Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $34.61 an hour ($71,980 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.
That is 36% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Oregon ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.84 | $53,750 |
| 25% of workers | $29.40 | $61,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.61 | $71,980 |
| 75% of workers | $40.09 | $83,390 |
| 90% of workers | $46.41 | $96,530 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $81,160 | 470 |
| Medford | $80,620 | 90 |
| Salem | $78,950 | 180 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $75,740 | 90 |
| Albany | $68,280 | 50 |
| Bend | $66,040 | 60 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 | $88,140 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $54,980 |
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| Paramedics | $74,840 |
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