How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Maine?
$57,250a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Maine. That is $27.52 an hour or $4,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.52
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,800Median: $57,250Highest 10%: $74,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,800 | $21.54 | |
| 25th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| Median | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| 75th | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 90th | $74,280 | $35.71 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $63,280 |
| Lewiston, ME | $55,140 |
| Bangor, ME | $52,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 18. Rhode Island | $58,310 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $58,240 |
| 20. Ohio | $58,100 |
| 21. Maine | $57,250 |
| 22. Hawaii | $57,020 |
| 23. Iowa | $56,770 |
| 24. Arizona | $56,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $27.52 ($57,250 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $57,250 against $53,040 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Maine rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Maine ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $63,280 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.