Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $59,960 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $72,600
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $49,960
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $63,910
    90th
    $72,600

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 69% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,040
    Mankato, MN $70,190
    Omaha, NE-IA $62,820
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,380

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$50,710
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,640
    Customer Service Representatives$43,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,200
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Amherst Town, MA is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.74 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Amherst Town, MA is 18.2% above the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,960.