How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Yakima?
$63,240a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $30.40 an hour or $5,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.40
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,350Median: $63,240Highest 10%: $75,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| 75th | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| 90th | $75,610 | $36.35 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Olympia, WA | $89,090 |
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,180 |
| Kennewick, WA | $78,030 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,340 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Yakima?
The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $30.40 ($63,240 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Yakima than the national average?
Yes: $63,240 against $53,040 nationally, 19% more.
How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,850, so Yakima pays 20% less.
Where does Yakima rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
52 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,610 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.