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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$67,740
- Boston$64,760
- Amherst$62,070
- Worcester$60,320
- Springfield$54,260
- Pittsfield$50,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $67,740 | $65,300 | $58,350 | $53,418 | 98 |
| Boston | $64,760 | $62,660 | $57,980 | $51,297 | 108 |
| Amherst | $62,070 | $61,750 | $51,840 | $49,270 | 100 |
| Worcester | $60,320 | $58,850 | $50,980 | $47,951 | 103 |
| Springfield | $54,260 | $51,050 | $50,960 | $43,385 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $50,140 | $48,180 | $45,650 | $40,280 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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