How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Wisconsin?
$60,000a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Wisconsin. That is $28.85 an hour or $5,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.85
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,430Median: $60,000Highest 10%: $74,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| Median | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 75th | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 90th | $74,970 | $36.04 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Racine, WI | $78,050 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,220 |
| Duluth, MN | $64,010 |
| Appleton, WI | $62,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,130 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $62,030 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,450 |
| Madison, WI | $59,400 |
| Kenosha, WI | $51,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 9. New York | $61,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 11. Nevada | $60,040 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $60,000 |
| 13. North Dakota | $59,940 |
| 14. Vermont | $59,470 |
| 15. New Jersey | $59,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.85 ($60,000 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $60,000 against $53,040 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI, with a median of $78,050 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.