How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Virginia?
$50,490a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Virginia. That is $24.27 an hour or $4,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.27
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,840Median: $50,490Highest 10%: $73,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| Median | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 75th | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 90th | $73,770 | $35.47 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $61,260 |
| Richmond, VA | $53,390 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,020 |
| Roanoke, VA | $48,470 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,140 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $46,380 |
| Winchester, VA | $45,670 |
| Staunton, VA | $45,490 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,320 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 27. Delaware | $53,140 |
| 28. Idaho | $51,780 |
| 29. Wyoming | $50,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $50,490 |
| 31. Nebraska | $50,270 |
| 32. Florida | $50,170 |
| 33. Texas | $50,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $24.27 ($50,490 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $50,490 against $53,040 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Virginia ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $61,260 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.