Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $23.64 an hour ($49,170 a year). About 1,670 people work in this job there.

$23.64Median hourly pay
$42,020–$51,340Middle half of workers, yearly
1,670People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($53,040). It is 15% higher than the Georgia median ($42,790).

Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.48$40,510
25% of workers$20.20$42,020
Half of workers (median)$23.64$49,170
75% of workers$24.69$51,340
90% of workers$30.13$62,660

Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dalton$49,72060
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$49,1701,670
Warner Robins$48,600100
Savannah$46,420110
Augusta-Richmond County$45,650150
Gainesville$43,07050
Brunswick-St. Simons$40,56030
Valdosta$39,40050
Columbus$37,910120
Macon-Bibb County$37,29090
Albany$33,47070

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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Other job titles for this job

Communications OperatorPolice Communications OperatorEmergency OperatorProtective Signal OperatorCall Person911 Dispatcher911 Emergency Dispatcher911 Emergency Services Dispatcher911 Operator911 TelecommunicatorAlarm OperatorAmbulance Dispatcher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.