Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Missouri
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Missouri earn a median of $46,990 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810; the top 10% earn over $62,100. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Missouri
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Missouri?
The median is $46,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810 and the top 10% earn over $62,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.