Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Washington
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Washington earn a median of $78,850 a year, +49% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +49% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,920; the top 10% earn over $96,130. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Washington
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Washington?
The median is $78,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,920 and the top 10% earn over $96,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+49% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.