How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Worcester?
$58,850a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,330Median: $58,850Highest 10%: $77,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| Median | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $64,600 | $31.06 | |
| 90th | $77,470 | $37.25 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $65,300 |
| Boston, MA | $62,660 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $61,750 |
| Providence, RI | $57,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $51,050 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $48,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Worcester, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $28.29 ($58,850 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Worcester than the national average?
Yes: $58,850 against $53,040 nationally, 11% more.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $61,720, so Worcester pays 5% less.
Where does Worcester rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
99 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,470 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.