Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $61,290 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $84,290
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $59,910
    50th (median)
    $61,290
    75th
    $84,290
    90th
    $84,290

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,680
    Customer Service Representatives $46,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Massachusetts is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Massachusetts is 20.8% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,910.