Public Safety Telecommunicators

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Public Safety Telecommunicators does

You answer emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch police, fire, and medical responders, and provide critical information to keep communities safe. This high-pressure role demands excellent communication skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to stay calm during crises.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr