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Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Dakota

Public Safety Telecommunicators in South Dakota earn a median of $47,900 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$47,900
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($53,040)
Rank among states
37 of 51
Jobs in the state
420

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,960; the top 10% earn over $60,310. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.

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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in South Dakota

How much do public safety telecommunicators make in South Dakota?

The median is $47,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,960 and the top 10% earn over $60,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for public safety telecommunicators?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses