How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Texas?
$50,040a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Texas. That is $24.06 an hour or $4,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.06
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,950Median: $50,040Highest 10%: $64,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| Median | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 75th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 90th | $64,190 | $30.86 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $61,790 |
| Midland, TX | $61,250 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,280 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,970 |
| Sherman, TX | $53,790 |
| Abilene, TX | $51,480 |
| Houston, TX | $50,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,040 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,030 |
| Beaumont, TX | $49,790 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,750 |
| Tyler, TX | $48,710 |
| Waco, TX | $47,170 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,860 |
| College Station, TX | $46,580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $46,260 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $46,220 |
| San Angelo, TX | $45,360 |
| Longview, TX | $44,930 |
| Laredo, TX | $41,390 |
| Texarkana, TX | $40,220 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,060 |
| Brownsville, TX | $37,020 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $34,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 30. Virginia | $50,490 |
| 31. Nebraska | $50,270 |
| 32. Florida | $50,170 |
| 33. Texas | $50,040 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $49,890 |
| 35. New Mexico | $49,060 |
| 36. Indiana | $49,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.06 ($50,040 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $50,040 against $53,040 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $61,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.