Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Louisiana
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Louisiana is $38,830/year ($18.67/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Louisiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Louisiana
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $48K | +23% | 270 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $47K | +21% | 120 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $41K | +6% | 200 |
| Alexandria | $39K | +0% | 70 |
| Lake Charles | $39K | +0% | 60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $38K | -1% | 110 |
| Lafayette | $38K | -3% | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $38K | -3% | 110 |
| Hammond | $37K | -4% | 60 |
| Monroe | $36K | -6% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Louisiana?
The median is $38,830 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,070, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $58,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,674/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 44.5% 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana 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 $44,489 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.