Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $26.02 an hour ($54,120 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Utah ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.63 | $47,070 |
| 25% of workers | $24.29 | $50,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.02 | $54,120 |
| 75% of workers | $30.64 | $63,730 |
| 90% of workers | $36.48 | $75,890 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $57,470 | 220 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $55,360 | 80 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $52,840 | 340 |
| St. George | $51,260 | 50 |
| Logan | $48,380 | 40 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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