Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $28.48 an hour ($59,240 a year). About 4,010 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). New Jersey ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.15 | $46,080 |
| 25% of workers | $23.67 | $49,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.48 | $59,240 |
| 75% of workers | $34.10 | $70,920 |
| 90% of workers | $38.00 | $79,040 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $60,480 | 240 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $53,020 | 180 |
| Vineland | $50,320 | 60 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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