How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Trenton?
$60,480a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $29.08 an hour or $5,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.08
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,610Median: $60,480Highest 10%: $82,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| 25th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $60,480 | $29.08 | |
| 75th | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| 90th | $82,580 | $39.70 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| New York, NY | $61,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,960 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $53,020 |
| Vineland, NJ | $50,320 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $29.08 ($60,480 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $60,480 against $53,040 nationally, 14% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $59,240, so Trenton pays 2% more.
Where does Trenton rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
80 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,580 or more.
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.