Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,640 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 140
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $43,120
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $52,680
    90th
    $58,290

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Maine is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Maine is 8.1% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,120.