Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Virginia
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Virginia is $48,450/year ($23.29/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $48K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Virginia
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $52K | +7% | 440 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $50K | +2% | 480 |
| Harrisonburg | $48K | -1% | 50 |
| Roanoke | $47K | -3% | 150 |
| Winchester | $45K | -6% | 60 |
| Lynchburg | $45K | -6% | 110 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $45K | -7% | 70 |
| Charlottesville | $41K | -15% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Virginia?
The median is $48,450 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,170, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $72,310. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,225/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 51% 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 Virginia?
Virginia 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 $51,113 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.