U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at emergency response centers. Receive reports from the public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. Relay information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May maintain contact with caller until responders arrive.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97,740 | 0.9 % | $17.74 | $36,900 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.73 | $13.38 | $17.00 | $21.34 | $26.13 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,310 | $27,830 | $35,370 | $44,390 | $54,350 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 81,870 | 1.46 | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 6,070 | 2.41 | $15.79 | $32,840 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 4,760 | 0.21 | $19.59 | $40,750 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1,470 | 0.05 | $16.51 | $34,340 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1,400 | 0.03 | $15.57 | $32,380 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 6,070 | 2.41 | $15.79 | $32,840 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 81,870 | 1.46 | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 4,760 | 0.21 | $19.59 | $40,750 |
| Other Support Services | 170 | 0.06 | $15.49 | $32,210 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1,470 | 0.05 | $16.51 | $34,340 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 40 | (7) | $19.90 | $41,390 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 4,760 | 0.21 | $19.59 | $40,750 |
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | (8) | (8) | $19.54 | $40,650 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 80 | (7) | $18.03 | $37,490 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 81,870 | 1.46 | $17.88 | $37,190 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7,340 | 0.73 | 0.95 | $15.42 | $32,060 |
| California | 6,490 | 0.46 | 0.60 | $26.08 | $54,240 |
| Florida | 6,330 | 0.89 | 1.16 | $18.30 | $38,070 |
| New York | 5,490 | 0.66 | 0.85 | $19.65 | $40,870 |
| Ohio | 4,220 | 0.86 | 1.12 | $17.89 | $37,210 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,760 | 1.53 | 1.99 | $13.41 | $27,890 |
| Wyoming | 350 | 1.31 | 1.70 | $17.50 | $36,390 |
| New Hampshire | 740 | 1.22 | 1.59 | $18.04 | $37,530 |
| Mississippi | 1,290 | 1.20 | 1.57 | $11.75 | $24,450 |
| Nebraska | 1,070 | 1.19 | 1.54 | $14.40 | $29,940 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6,490 | 0.46 | 0.60 | $26.08 | $54,240 |
| Nevada | 620 | 0.55 | 0.72 | $25.15 | $52,300 |
| Oregon | 970 | 0.62 | 0.80 | $22.38 | $46,550 |
| Washington | 1,660 | 0.62 | 0.80 | $22.12 | $46,020 |
| Illinois | 3,860 | 0.70 | 0.91 | $21.97 | $45,700 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,100 | 0.59 | 0.77 | $24.52 | $51,000 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,550 | 0.71 | 0.92 | $16.21 | $33,710 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,440 | 0.58 | 0.75 | $16.71 | $34,750 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,350 | 1.12 | 1.46 | $21.32 | $44,350 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,240 | 0.69 | 0.89 | $18.41 | $38,290 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,160 | 0.70 | 0.91 | $20.12 | $41,850 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,140 | 0.91 | 1.18 | $16.70 | $34,740 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,090 | 0.48 | 0.62 | $23.21 | $48,270 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,080 | 0.54 | 0.70 | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,030 | 0.61 | 0.80 | $20.73 | $43,130 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City, NJ | 130 | 3.32 | 4.31 | $17.22 | $35,810 |
| Dothan, AL | 120 | 2.23 | 2.90 | $12.45 | $25,910 |
| Morristown, TN | 90 | 2.06 | 2.68 | $12.69 | $26,400 |
| Gadsden, AL | 70 | 2.00 | 2.59 | $12.39 | $25,770 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | 100 | 1.90 | 2.47 | $13.02 | $27,080 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | 90 | 1.90 | 2.46 | $13.15 | $27,360 |
| Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA | 30 | 1.87 | 2.43 | $12.74 | $26,490 |
| Burlington, NC | 100 | 1.86 | 2.42 | $13.48 | $28,030 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | 140 | 1.84 | 2.39 | $14.67 | $30,510 |
| Anderson, SC | 100 | 1.84 | 2.39 | $14.73 | $30,640 |