How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Massachusetts?
$61,720a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Massachusetts. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,470Median: $61,720Highest 10%: $79,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 25th | $52,510 | $25.25 | |
| Median | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 75th | $68,090 | $32.74 | |
| 90th | $79,470 | $38.21 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $65,300 |
| Boston, MA | $62,660 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $61,750 |
| Worcester, MA | $58,850 |
| Providence, RI | $57,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $51,050 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $48,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 5. Minnesota | $66,550 |
| 6. Colorado | $63,520 |
| 7. Connecticut | $62,410 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $61,720 |
| 9. New York | $61,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 11. Nevada | $60,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $29.67 ($61,720 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $61,720 against $53,040 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $65,300 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.