Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Virginia
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Virginia earn an average of $53,370 a year. That is $3,370 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $56,740. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $63,710.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,740 | $27.28 |
| Virginia | $53,370 | $25.66 |
| Maryland | $60,420 | $29.05 |
| District of Columbia | $58,870 | $28.30 |
| Tennessee | $48,500 | $23.32 |
| North Carolina | $47,180 | $22.68 |
| Kentucky | $45,400 | $21.83 |
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Questions and answers
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Virginia?
The average is $53,370 a year, and the median is $50,490. That is $3,370 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $56,740.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$25.66 an hour on average; the median is $24.28.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($63,710), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($55,200). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($44,440).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #31 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.