How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.45
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 75th | $73,590 | $35.38 | |
| 90th | $80,480 | $38.69 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $61,260 against $53,040 nationally, 15% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $59,080, so Washington pays 4% more.
Where does Washington rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
74 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,480 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.