Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $22.30 an hour ($46,390 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($53,040). Tennessee ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.27 | $33,840 |
| 25% of workers | $18.98 | $39,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.30 | $46,390 |
| 75% of workers | $27.85 | $57,920 |
| 90% of workers | $31.82 | $66,180 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $53,820 | 410 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $48,920 | 500 |
| Clarksville | $46,930 | 90 |
| Knoxville | $44,700 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $44,630 | 80 |
| Jackson | $44,450 | 110 |
| Chattanooga | $43,220 | 120 |
| Johnson City | $41,570 | 60 |
| Morristown | $40,050 | 30 |
| Cleveland | $40,040 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,280 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,660 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,330 |
| Paramedics | $57,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $50,830 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $35,550 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $44,920 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $53,020 |
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