Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Indiana
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Indiana is $48,200/year ($23.17/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $48K get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Indiana
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $53K | +9% | 80 |
| Evansville | $52K | +9% | 50 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $49K | +2% | 60 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $48K | +0% | 370 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $48K | -0% | 40 |
| Terre Haute | $45K | -6% | 60 |
| Bloomington | $38K | -21% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Indiana?
The median is $48,200 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,610, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $61,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,275/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 34.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a public safety telecommunicators salary go in Indiana?
Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median public safety telecommunicators salary is worth about $52,500 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do public safety telecommunicators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.