New Jersey Median
$59,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $53,040
State Rank
#15 of 51
4,010 employed here
How much does a Public Safety Telecommunicator make in New Jersey?
Public Safety Telecommunicators in New Jersey take home a median of $59,240 annually — roughly $28.48 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $53,040.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $46,080 while the top 10% make $79,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,230 and $70,920 a year.
Public Safety Telecommunicator salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,080 | $22.15 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,230 | $23.67 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $59,240 | $28.48 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $70,920 | $34.10 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,040 | $38.00 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories for Public Safety Telecommunicator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Public Safety Telecommunicator salary in other states
California $80,120Washington $78,850Oregon $71,980Alaska $66,660Minnesota $66,550Colorado $63,520Connecticut $62,410Massachusetts $61,720New York $61,450Illinois $61,260Nevada $60,040Wisconsin $60,000North Dakota $59,940Vermont $59,470District of Columbia $59,080Maryland $58,910Rhode Island $58,310New Hampshire $58,240Ohio $58,100Maine $57,250Hawaii $57,020Iowa $56,770Arizona $56,600Utah $54,120Michigan $53,310Delaware $53,140Idaho $51,780Wyoming $50,600Virginia $50,490Nebraska $50,270Florida $50,170Texas $50,040Pennsylvania $49,890New Mexico $49,060Indiana $49,050South Dakota $47,900Montana $47,640Missouri $46,990North Carolina $46,550Tennessee $46,390Kentucky $45,670Kansas $45,110South Carolina $43,540Georgia $42,790West Virginia $40,490Oklahoma $39,890Alabama $38,960Louisiana $38,550Arkansas $38,240Mississippi $34,510
Working as a Public Safety Telecommunicator in New Jersey
Nationally, about 103,000 people work as Public Safety Telecommunicators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare New Jersey pay ($59,240) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Public Safety Telecommunicator make in New Jersey?
The median Public Safety Telecommunicator salary in New Jersey is $59,240 per year, or about $28.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,080 at the entry level to $79,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Public Safety Telecommunicators about 12% more than the national median of $53,040. New Jersey ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Public Safety Telecommunicators?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $59,240 a year. About 4,010 Public Safety Telecommunicators are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.