Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in New Mexico
Public Safety Telecommunicators in New Mexico earn a median of $49,060 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240; the top 10% earn over $62,000. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in New Mexico
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in New Mexico?
The median is $49,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240 and the top 10% earn over $62,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.