Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Ohio
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Ohio earn a median of $58,100 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,550
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,490; the top 10% earn over $69,980. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
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- Correctional Officers and Jailers$59,370 median in Ohio
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Ohio
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Ohio?
The median is $58,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,490 and the top 10% earn over $69,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.