What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Telecommunicator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Telecommunicator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Oakland, CA (27.9% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Oakland, CA $60,179 $5,014 $1,157 $28.93 Berkeley, CA $57,341 $4,778 $1,102 $27.57 Sitka, AK $56,662 $4,721 $1,089 $27.24 San Francisco, CA $55,416 $4,618 $1,065 $26.64 Stanford, CA $55,336 $4,611 $1,064 $26.60 Santa Clara, CA $55,240 $4,603 $1,062 $26.56 Sunnyvale, CA $55,203 $4,600 $1,061 $26.54 Livermore, CA $55,172 $4,597 $1,061 $26.52 San Jose, CA $55,075 $4,589 $1,059 $26.48 Daly City, CA $54,499 $4,541 $1,048 $26.20

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Q: How much does a Telecommunicator make?

The average annual pay for a telecommunicator in the United States is $47,035 a year — that works out to approximately $22.61 an hour. The middle 80% of Telecommunicators earn between $34,500 (10th percentile) and $62,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Telecommunicator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Telecommunicator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Transportation Safety Manager at $27,666 (58.8%) above Telecommunicator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Transportation Safety Manager $74,701 $6,225 $1,436 $35.91 Public Safety Telecommunicator $51,367 $4,280 $987 $24.70 Field Safety Specialist $50,871 $4,239 $978 $24.46 Field Safety Technician $48,222 $4,018 $927 $23.18 Scooter Driver $38,995 $3,249 $749 $18.75

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Telecommunicator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,035

Columbus

Ohio

$45,431

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How much does a Telecommunicator make?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Telecommunicator in the United States is $47,035 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $904/week or $3,919/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $67,000 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Telecommunicator salaries currently range between $39,000 (25th percentile) to $53,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Telecommunicator varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Telecommunicator in your area makes on average $45,431 per year, or $1,604 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,035. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Telecommunicator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Telecommunicator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Telecommunicator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Telecommunicator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Oakland, CA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $9,627 (20.5%), and Oakland, CA, furthers that trend with another $13,144 (27.9%) above the $47,035 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Telecommunicator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Oakland, CA, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Telecommunicator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Oakland, CA	$60,179	$5,014	$1,157	$28.93
Berkeley, CA	$57,341	$4,778	$1,102	$27.57
Sitka, AK	$56,662	$4,721	$1,089	$27.24
San Francisco, CA	$55,416	$4,618	$1,065	$26.64
Stanford, CA	$55,336	$4,611	$1,064	$26.60
Santa Clara, CA	$55,240	$4,603	$1,062	$26.56
Sunnyvale, CA	$55,203	$4,600	$1,061	$26.54
Livermore, CA	$55,172	$4,597	$1,061	$26.52
San Jose, CA	$55,075	$4,589	$1,059	$26.48
Daly City, CA	$54,499	$4,541	$1,048	$26.20

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Telecommunicator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Telecommunicator category.

For example Transportation Safety Manager jobs pay as much as $27,666 (58.8%) more than the average Telecommunicator salary of $47,035. If you're qualified, finding work as a Transportation Safety Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Telecommunicator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Transportation Safety Manager	$74,701	$6,225	$1,436	$35.91
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$51,367	$4,280	$987	$24.70
Field Safety Specialist	$50,871	$4,239	$978	$24.46
Field Safety Technician	$48,222	$4,018	$927	$23.18
Scooter Driver	$38,995	$3,249	$749	$18.75

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Infographic detailing Telecommunicator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,035 per year or $22.61 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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