Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Wisconsin
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Wisconsin is $54,340/year ($26.12/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $69K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Wisconsin
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $78K | +43% | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $60K | +11% | 50 |
| Appleton | $60K | +11% | 60 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $59K | +9% | 420 |
| Eau Claire | $58K | +7% | 50 |
| Green Bay | $57K | +4% | 80 |
| Madison | $52K | -4% | 290 |
| Kenosha | $50K | -8% | 40 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $49K | -10% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $54,340 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,080, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $69,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,656/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 32.9% 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 $57,606 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.