Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $30.00 an hour ($62,410 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Connecticut ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.70 | $49,290 |
| 25% of workers | $27.74 | $57,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.00 | $62,410 |
| 75% of workers | $34.79 | $72,360 |
| 90% of workers | $37.89 | $78,810 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $63,570 | 690 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $63,390 | 150 |
| New Haven | $63,070 | 310 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $63,060 | 340 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $58,310 | 190 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public safety telecommunicators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Paramedics | $77,480 |
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