Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Pennsylvania
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Pennsylvania is $49,330/year ($23.72/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Pennsylvania
14 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $57K | +15% | 90 |
| Pittsburgh | $56K | +14% | 740 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $55K | +12% | 1,710 |
| Lebanon | $55K | +12% | 30 |
| Lancaster | $51K | +4% | 100 |
| Williamsport | $51K | +3% | 30 |
| Erie | $50K | +2% | 110 |
| York-Hanover | $49K | +0% | 80 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $48K | -2% | 130 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $48K | -3% | 230 |
| State College | $48K | -3% | 40 |
| Chambersburg | $47K | -4% | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $46K | -6% | 150 |
| Altoona | $38K | -24% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $49,330 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,200, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $63,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,347/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 40.4% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $51,943 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.