Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$50,730
↑ 41.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Public Safety Telecommunicators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Public Safety Telecommunicators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.2% since 2011 ($35,930 → $50,730)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $50,730
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,730 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $48,890 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $46,900 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $46,670 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | $43,290 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | $41,910 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $40,660 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $39,640 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $38,870 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $38,010 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $37,410 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $37,040 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $36,300 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $35,930 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.