Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $60,130 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $74,670
Employed locally 210
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $52,620
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $69,180
    90th
    $74,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 68% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 32% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,610
    Medford, OR $77,990
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $65,790
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,650
    Merced, CA $64,570
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,060

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Portland, ME is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Portland, ME is 18.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,620.