Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Colorado
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Colorado earn a median of $63,520 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,250; the top 10% earn over $83,750. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Colorado
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Colorado?
The median is $63,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,250 and the top 10% earn over $83,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.