Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting80
Estimated employment1,580
Employment RSE2.38
Mean wage$24.07
Mean RSE1.28
Entry wage$18.82
Experienced wage$26.69
10th percentile wage$17.56
50th percentile wage$23.23
Public Safety Telecommunicators (43-5031)
Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$23.23 $20.09  $3.14
2019$22.59+2.9%$19.53 +2.9%$3.05
2018$21.89+3.2%$18.93 +3.2%$2.96
2017$21.17+3.4%$18.31 +3.4%$2.86
2016$20.62+2.7%$17.83 +2.7%$2.79
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$23.23 $23.44  -$0.21
2019$22.59+2.9%$22.77 +2.9%-$0.18
2018$21.89+3.2%$22.11 +3.0%-$0.21
2017$21.17+3.4%$21.48 +2.9%-$0.30
2016$20.62+2.7%$20.98 +2.4%-$0.35
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $23.23 1,580
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $23.23 1,580
Wages in other areas

Maryland Department of Labor
Office of Workforce Information & Performance
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
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Last updated April 2021