Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,890 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $42,760
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 140
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,760
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $49,890
    75th
    $54,360
    90th
    $63,730

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,860
    Customer Service Representatives$36,980
    Office Clerks, General$40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Maryland is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.25 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Maryland is 1.7% below 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $42,760 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.