Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Massachusetts
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Massachusetts earn a median of $61,720 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,470; the top 10% earn over $79,470. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Massachusetts
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $61,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,470 and the top 10% earn over $79,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.