Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Kentucky
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Kentucky is $40,000/year ($19.23/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $40K get you in Kentucky?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Kentucky
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $52K | +29% | 240 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $50K | +25% | 140 |
| Elizabethtown | $43K | +9% | 50 |
| Paducah | $42K | +6% | 40 |
| Bowling Green | $40K | -1% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Kentucky?
The median is $40,000 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,280, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $57,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Kentucky?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,715/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 40.9% 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 Kentucky?
Kentucky 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 $44,331 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.