Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $37.91 an hour ($78,850 a year). About 1,980 people work in this job there.
That is 49% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.37 | $56,920 |
| 25% of workers | $31.97 | $66,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.91 | $78,850 |
| 75% of workers | $40.69 | $84,640 |
| 90% of workers | $46.22 | $96,130 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $89,090 | 90 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $80,180 | 1,040 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $78,030 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $76,640 | 290 |
| Bellingham | $76,340 | 50 |
| Yakima | $63,240 | 80 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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