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Emergency 911 Operator

Average Emergency 911 Operator Hourly Pay

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$14.40
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$10.21
MEDIAN
$14.40
90%
$20.99

The average hourly pay for an Emergency 911 Operator is $14.40 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$10 - $21
Bonus
$81 - $2k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $10k
Total Pay
$22k - $49k
Based on 1,499 salary profiles (last updated Jan 07 2020)
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3.7 out of 5
(348)
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Common Health Benefits for a Emergency 911 Operator

Medical
71%
Dental
61%
Vision
52%
None
27%

Gender Breakdown for Emergency 911 Operators

Female
76.6%
Male
22.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 751 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Emergency 911 Operators

What is the highest pay for Emergency 911 Operators?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Emergency 911 Operator is $20.99 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Emergency 911 Operators?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Emergency 911 Operator is $10.21 / hour

How can Emergency 911 Operators increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Emergency 911 Operator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Emergency 911 Operator that oversees more junior Emergency 911 Operators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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