Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $27.94 an hour ($58,100 a year). About 4,550 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Ohio ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.51 | $38,490 |
| 25% of workers | $22.80 | $47,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.94 | $58,100 |
| 75% of workers | $30.44 | $63,320 |
| 90% of workers | $33.65 | $69,980 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $62,490 | 690 |
| Cincinnati | $62,260 | 650 |
| Akron | $62,050 | 290 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $59,550 | 320 |
| Cleveland | $59,440 | 1,060 |
| Toledo | $58,900 | 130 |
| Sandusky | $57,680 | 50 |
| Springfield | $57,650 | 70 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $52,670 | 130 |
| Mansfield | $52,290 | 50 |
| Canton-Massillon | $48,430 | 140 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,320 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,220 |
| Paramedics | $51,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,020 |
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| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $57,830 |
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