Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Mississippi
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Mississippi earn a median of $34,510 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,080; the top 10% earn over $48,760. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,140 median in Mississippi
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$30,520 median in Mississippi
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$46,140 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Bailiffs$38,200 median in Mississippi
- Security Guards$29,180 median in Mississippi
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,720 median in Mississippi
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Mississippi
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Mississippi?
The median is $34,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,080 and the top 10% earn over $48,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−35% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.