Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in California
Public Safety Telecommunicators in California earn a median of $80,120 a year, +51% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +51% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,520
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,350; the top 10% earn over $108,650. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
States ranked near California
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- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$118,880 median in California
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- Customs and Border Protection Officers$118,880 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Security Guards$43,240 median in California
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$96,370 median in California
- Transit and Railroad Police$109,650 median in California
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in California
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in California?
The median is $80,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,350 and the top 10% earn over $108,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+51% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.