How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Portland?
$63,280a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.42 an hour or $5,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.42
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,470Median: $63,280Highest 10%: $77,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 75th | $74,080 | $35.62 | |
| 90th | $77,190 | $37.11 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Lewiston, ME | $55,140 |
| Bangor, ME | $52,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.42 ($63,280 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,280 against $53,040 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $57,250, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
50 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,190 or more.
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.