Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in District of Columbia
Public Safety Telecommunicators in District of Columbia earn a median of $59,080 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,480; the top 10% earn over $67,540. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88,650 median in District of Columbia
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$54,700 median in District of Columbia
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$88,650 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Security Guards$64,210 median in District of Columbia
- Telephone Operators$49,330 median in District of Columbia
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in District of Columbia
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $59,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,480 and the top 10% earn over $67,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.