Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $21.96 an hour ($45,670 a year). About 1,350 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($53,040). Kentucky ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| 25% of workers | $17.20 | $35,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.96 | $45,670 |
| 75% of workers | $26.15 | $54,390 |
| 90% of workers | $28.40 | $59,060 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $51,670 | 130 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $50,860 | 280 |
| Elizabethtown | $45,570 | 50 |
| Bowling Green | $40,840 | 60 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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