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10 of the Most Popular Types of Communications Operator Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to become a communications operator include a high school diploma and the ability to stay calm during emergencies. While you can start this career with a high school diploma, many states require additional training. Most states require you to be years old as well. During your training, you learn radio and dispatch procedures. Some jurisdictions require you to take a written and practical exam to prove your skills before you start your job. Because you work with emergency and law enforcement agencies, you need to undergo a background check before you start working.

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Top Types Of Communications Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Communications Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Night Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Night Dispatcher is a common job search query. Most salaries for Night Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Night Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Dispatchers are utilized in a wide variety of industries to be the hub of communications for a company or organization. They answer phone calls and then communicate with the necessary mobile units in response to a request. From trucking to emergency services, they ensure that the appropriate people or products get to the right place at the right time. Due to the nature of the job, dispatchers—particularly those that work in emergency services—must be able to remain calm and clear-headed, especially in emergency situations.

  • Telecommunications Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Telecommunications Dispatcher is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Telecommunications Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Telecommunications Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote 911 Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Remote 911 Dispatcher is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote 911 Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote 911 Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Radio Communications

    Salary range: $66,000 - $97,500

    Radio Communications is a common job search query. Most salaries for Radio Communications jobs pay between $66,000 (25th percentile) and $97,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Radio Communications job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Police Radio Operator

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Police Radio Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Police Radio Operator jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Police Radio Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Work From Home Public Safety Communications Dispatcher

    Salary range: $43,500 - $65,500

    Work From Home Public Safety Communications Dispatcher is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Work From Home Public Safety Communications Dispatcher jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $65,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Work From Home Public Safety Communications Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • 911 Call Center

    Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000

    911 Call Center is a common job search query. Most salaries for 911 Call Center jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 911 Call Center job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Communications

    Salary range: $49,000 - $73,000

    Communications is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Communications jobs pay between $49,000 (25th percentile) and $73,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Communications job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • No Experience Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    No Experience Dispatcher is a common job search query. Most salaries for No Experience Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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