How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Tulsa?
$45,340a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.80
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,660Median: $45,340Highest 10%: $60,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,660 | $15.70 | |
| 25th | $39,230 | $18.86 | |
| Median | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 75th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 90th | $60,840 | $29.25 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Lawton, OK | $51,270 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,380 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $21.80 ($45,340 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $45,340 against $53,040 nationally, 15% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $39,890, so Tulsa pays 14% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
256 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,840 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.