Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $28.86 an hour ($60,040 a year). About 1,010 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Nevada ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.72 | $45,170 |
| 25% of workers | $21.72 | $45,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.86 | $60,040 |
| 75% of workers | $34.57 | $71,900 |
| 90% of workers | $41.94 | $87,240 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | $62,670 | 200 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $60,450 | 710 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (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)
Related jobs in Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,140 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,210 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,560 |
| Paramedics | $59,280 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $38,070 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,210 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $62,070 |
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