Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $22.91 an hour ($47,640 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($53,040). Montana ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.90 | $39,310 |
| 25% of workers | $21.09 | $43,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.91 | $47,640 |
| 75% of workers | $27.34 | $56,870 |
| 90% of workers | $29.46 | $61,270 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Billings | $56,130 | 50 |
| Helena | $53,540 | 50 |
Montana 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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|---|---|
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