Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Rhode Island
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Rhode Island is $54,540/year ($26.22/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Rhode Island. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $55K get you in Rhode Island?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rhode Island
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Rhode Island
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $53K | -2% | 620 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Rhode Island?
The median is $54,540 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,590, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $63,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Rhode Island?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,683/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,544/month, which eats 41.9% 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island 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 $53,591 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.