How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Washington?
$78,850a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Washington. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,571 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.91
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,920Median: $78,850Highest 10%: $96,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,920 | $27.37 | |
| 25th | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| Median | $78,850 | $37.91 | |
| 75th | $84,640 | $40.69 | |
| 90th | $96,130 | $46.22 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Olympia, WA | $89,090 |
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,180 |
| Kennewick, WA | $78,030 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,340 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 1. California | $80,120 |
| 2. Washington | $78,850 |
| 3. Oregon | $71,980 |
| 4. Alaska | $66,660 |
| 5. Minnesota | $66,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.91 ($78,850 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $78,850 against $53,040 nationally, 49% more.
Where does Washington rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, with a median of $89,090 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.