Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Kentucky
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Kentucky earn a median of $45,670 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,770; the top 10% earn over $59,060. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Kentucky
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Kentucky?
The median is $45,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,770 and the top 10% earn over $59,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.