Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $47,690 -6% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $56,050
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $43,300
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $52,280
    90th
    $56,050

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 66% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 34% 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 Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,610
    Customer Service Representatives$43,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,620
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Pittsfield, MA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Pittsfield, MA is 6% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,300.