Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $31.99 an hour ($66,550 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Minnesota ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.15 | $54,400 |
| 25% of workers | $30.16 | $62,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.99 | $66,550 |
| 75% of workers | $37.48 | $77,960 |
| 90% of workers | $40.84 | $84,960 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato | $70,190 | 30 |
| Rochester | $70,140 | 70 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $69,220 | 900 |
| Duluth | $64,010 | 100 |
| St. Cloud | $60,160 | 70 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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