Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #38 of 51 · SD
14.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,560 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $47,900
Employment 420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,960P25 $41,570 Median $47,900P75 $54,290P90 $60,310
About 80% of public safety telecommunicatorss in South Dakota earn between $36,960 and $60,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean public safety telecommunicators salary in South Dakota is $48,560, about 14.4% below the U.S. average ($56,740). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $60,310 | $64,800 | 60 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $46,100 | $46,340 | 170 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $44,640 | $45,310 | 110 |