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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Virginia
- Virginia Beach$55,200
- Richmond$54,660
- Roanoke$50,040
- Staunton$47,980
- Charlottesville$47,690
- Winchester$47,190
- Lynchburg$46,550
- Blacksburg$44,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $55,200 | $52,020 | $49,600 | $44,173 | 98 |
| Richmond | $54,660 | $53,390 | $48,250 | $43,770 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $50,040 | $48,470 | $45,750 | $40,324 | 94 |
| Staunton | $47,980 | $45,490 | $43,030 | $38,787 | 91 |
| Charlottesville | $47,690 | $45,320 | $40,810 | $38,571 | 99 |
| Winchester | $47,190 | $45,670 | $39,430 | $38,198 | 96 |
| Lynchburg | $46,550 | $47,140 | $38,400 | $37,720 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $44,960 | $46,380 | $38,870 | $36,534 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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