Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $22.59 an hour ($46,990 a year). About 2,750 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($53,040). Missouri ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.21 | $35,810 |
| 25% of workers | $18.84 | $39,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.59 | $46,990 |
| 75% of workers | $27.04 | $56,250 |
| 90% of workers | $29.86 | $62,100 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $56,250 | 1,110 |
| Kansas City | $51,940 | 770 |
| Columbia | $48,680 | 100 |
| St. Joseph | $46,750 | 70 |
| Springfield | $46,600 | 230 |
| Jefferson City | $46,430 | 90 |
| Joplin | $45,110 | 100 |
| Cape Girardeau | $39,730 | 50 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,460 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $51,410 |
| Paramedics | $59,180 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $58,200 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $37,130 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,480 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
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