Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $60,670 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $43,850
90th percentile $74,700
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,850
    25th
    $52,450
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $67,010
    90th
    $74,700

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 64% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 36% 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 Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,680
    Customer Service Representatives $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,780
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Barnstable Town, MA is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 19.6% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $43,850 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,450.