How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Maryland?
$58,910a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Maryland. That is $28.32 an hour or $4,909 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.32
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,840Median: $58,910Highest 10%: $76,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| 75th | $66,630 | $32.03 | |
| 90th | $76,500 | $36.78 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $62,460 |
| Washington, DC | $61,260 |
| Baltimore, MD | $61,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,960 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $53,360 |
| Salisbury, MD | $50,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 14. Vermont | $59,470 |
| 15. New Jersey | $59,240 |
| 16. District of Columbia | $59,080 |
| 17. Maryland | $58,910 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $58,310 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $58,240 |
| 20. Ohio | $58,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $28.32 ($58,910 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $58,910 against $53,040 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Maryland rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Maryland ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $62,460 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.