What are the main factors that influence an Emergency Call Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Emergency Call Handler?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Emergency Call Handler roles, with salaries approximately 28% above the market median.

How does experience change An Emergency Call Handler's salary?

An Emergency Call Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,367 for beginners, reaching about $33,941 at mid-level, and approach $34,274 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency Call Handler?

Emergency Call Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency Call Handler roles are District of Columbia $40,693, California $40,539, Massachusetts $39,999. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency Call Handler roles make?

Salaries for Emergency Call Handler level roles vary by specialization: Case Handler: $87,051; Incident Handler: $48,544; Dog Handler: $47,747; Emergency Call Taker: $42,864; Materials Handler: $41,625.

Emergency Call Handler Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Emergency Call Handler make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Call Handler in New Mexico is $34,041 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, an Emergency Call Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,631
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,846 to $36,444
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,848

10% $29,848

50% (Median) $34,041

90% $38,631

Emergency Call Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,444	$3,037	$701	$18
Average	$34,041	$2,837	$655	$16
25th Percentile	$31,846	$2,654	$612	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Call Handler Salaries

An Emergency Call Handler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Emergency Call Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Call Handler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $33,367
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,540
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $33,941
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,208
Expert (over 8 years): $34,274

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Emergency Call Handler	less than 1 year	$33,367
Early Career Level Emergency Call Handler	1-2 years	$33,540
Mid-Level Level Emergency Call Handler	2-4 years	$33,941
Senior-Level Level Emergency Call Handler	5-8 years	$34,208
Expert Level Emergency Call Handler	over 8 years	$34,274

How Do Emergency Call Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Emergency Call Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $40,693.
California: $40,539.
Massachusetts: $39,999.

District of Columbia $40,693 California $40,539 Massachusetts $39,999 Washington $39,851 New Jersey $39,837 Alaska $39,785 Connecticut $39,278 New York $39,072

Hawaii $38,414 Rhode Island $38,106 Maryland $37,896 Minnesota $37,610 Colorado $37,499 Illinois $37,463 Oregon $37,323 Delaware $37,220

New Hampshire $37,155 Virginia $37,010 Pennsylvania $36,588 Nevada $36,375 North Dakota $36,305 Michigan $36,195 Wisconsin $36,154 Vermont $36,073

Texas $35,849 Maine $35,834 Arizona $35,812 Ohio $35,787 Georgia $35,448 Indiana $35,279 Wyoming $35,246 Utah $35,195

Iowa $35,173 Kansas $34,996 Louisiana $34,945 North Carolina $34,927 Missouri $34,919 Florida $34,776 Montana $34,699 Nebraska $34,625

Kentucky $34,585 South Carolina $34,438 Tennessee $34,346 Idaho $34,309 New Mexico $34,041 Oklahoma $33,982 Alabama $33,765 South Dakota $33,401

Arkansas $33,203 West Virginia $33,096 Mississippi $32,777

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Call Handler

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $34,403
Belen: $34,212
Bernalillo: $34,464

Algodones, NM $34,403

Belen, NM $34,212

Bernalillo, NM $34,464

Bluewater, NM $33,741

Bosque, NM $33,960

Casa Blanca, NM $34,037

Cedar Crest, NM $34,493

Cedarvale, NM $33,140

Cerrillos, NM $34,428

Claunch, NM $33,018

Coyote, NM $33,921

Cuba, NM $33,867

Cubero, NM $34,112

Edgewood, NM $34,339

Estancia, NM $33,929

Gallina, NM $33,743

Counselor, NM $33,764

Grants, NM $33,702

Milan, NM $33,837

Isleta, NM $34,523

Jarales, NM $34,179

Jemez Pueblo, NM $34,238

Jemez Springs, NM $34,132

Laguna, NM $34,279

La Jara, NM $33,829

La Joya, NM $33,750

Lindrith, NM $33,710

Los Lunas, NM $34,393

Mcintosh, NM $34,116

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $33,889

Moriarty, NM $34,001

Mountainair, NM $33,635

Nageezi, NM $33,720

New Laguna, NM $34,096

Paguate, NM $34,119

Pena Blanca, NM $34,500

Peralta, NM $34,447

Placitas, NM $34,465

Ponderosa, NM $34,194

Prewitt, NM $33,730

Regina, NM $33,754

Sandia Park, NM $34,406

Corrales, NM $34,536

San Fidel, NM $33,912

San Rafael, NM $33,768

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $34,407

San Ysidro, NM $34,360

Stanley, NM $33,997

Tijeras, NM $34,411

Tome, NM $34,347

Torreon, NM $34,233

Veguita, NM $33,958

Willard, NM $33,574

Youngsville, NM $33,931

Bosque Farms, NM $34,511

Clines Corners, NM $33,791

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $34,433

Cochiti Lake, NM $34,477

Albuquerque, NM $34,555

Kirtland Afb, NM $34,555

Rio Rancho, NM $34,499

Gallup, NM $33,779

Brimhall, NM $33,684

Church Rock, NM $33,699

Continental Divide, NM $33,675

Crownpoint, NM $33,703

Fence Lake, NM $33,553

Fort Wingate, NM $33,688

Gamerco, NM $33,744

Mentmore, NM $33,692

Mexican Springs, NM $33,688

Ramah, NM $33,626

Rehoboth, NM $33,710

Thoreau, NM $33,712

Tohatchi, NM $33,681

Vanderwagen, NM $33,688

Zuni, NM $33,680

Navajo, NM $33,726

Jamestown, NM $33,642

Pinehill, NM $33,600

Sheep Springs, NM $33,718

Smith Lake, NM $33,843

Yatahey, NM $33,706

Farmington, NM $33,868

Aztec, NM $33,930

Blanco, NM $33,772

Bloomfield, NM $33,732

Flora Vista, NM $33,903

Fruitland, NM $33,691

Kirtland, NM $33,903

La Plata, NM $33,915

Navajo Dam, NM $33,900

Shiprock, NM $33,853

Waterflow, NM $33,836

Newcomb, NM $33,697

Sanostee, NM $33,718

Santa Fe, NM $34,732

Abiquiu, NM $33,782

Alcalde, NM $34,370

Amalia, NM $33,730

Arroyo Hondo, NM $33,683

Arroyo Seco, NM $33,722

Canjilon, NM $33,677

Canones, NM $33,984

Carson, NM $33,812

Cebolla, NM $33,697

Cerro, NM $33,707

Chama, NM $33,845

Chamisal, NM $34,279

Chimayo, NM $34,520

Cordova, NM $34,461

Costilla, NM $33,872

Taos Ski Valley, NM $33,615

Dixon, NM $34,246

Dulce, NM $33,844

El Prado, NM $33,752

El Rito, NM $33,906

Embudo, NM $34,070

Espanola, NM $34,478

Glorieta, NM $34,598

Hernandez, NM $34,157

Ilfeld, NM $34,279

La Madera, NM $33,847

Lamy, NM $34,466

Llano, NM $34,210

Los Alamos, NM $34,548

White Rock, NM $34,613

Medanales, NM $34,195

Ojo Caliente, NM $33,994

Los Ojos, NM $33,762

Pecos, NM $34,490

Penasco, NM $34,082

Petaca, NM $33,646

Questa, NM $33,743

Ranchos De Taos, NM $33,921

Red River, NM $33,646

Ribera, NM $33,863

Rowe, NM $34,311

San Cristobal, NM $33,645

San Jose, NM $34,226

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $34,394

Santa Cruz, NM $34,508

Serafina, NM $33,777

Taos, NM $33,732

Tererro, NM $34,601

Tesuque, NM $34,732

Tierra Amarilla, NM $33,732

Trampas, NM $34,054

Tres Piedras, NM $33,637

Truchas, NM $34,365

Vadito, NM $34,038

Valdez, NM $33,671

Vallecitos, NM $33,644

Velarde, NM $34,194

Villanueva, NM $33,798

Spaceport City, NM $33,108

Las Vegas, NM $33,511

Angel Fire, NM $33,610

Anton Chico, NM $33,453

Buena Vista, NM $33,760

Chacon, NM $33,784

Cimarron, NM $33,557

Cleveland, NM $34,024

Eagle Nest, NM $33,583

Guadalupita, NM $33,732

Holman, NM $33,937

La Loma, NM $33,397

Maxwell, NM $33,569

Miami, NM $33,496

Mills, NM $33,377

Montezuma, NM $34,196

Mora, NM $34,071

Mosquero, NM $33,348

Ocate, NM $33,533

Ojo Feliz, NM $33,621

Rainsville, NM $33,768

Raton, NM $33,653

Rociada, NM $34,214

Roy, NM $33,384

Sapello, NM $33,917

Solano, NM $33,344

Springer, NM $33,481

Ute Park, NM $33,573

Valmora, NM $33,483

Wagon Mound, NM $33,444

Watrous, NM $33,494

Socorro, NM $33,416

Aragon, NM $33,517

Datil, NM $33,379

Lemitar, NM $33,572

Luna, NM $33,577

Magdalena, NM $33,382

Pie Town, NM $33,493

Polvadera, NM $33,653

Quemado, NM $33,563

Reserve, NM $33,502

San Acacia, NM $33,708

San Antonio, NM $33,232

Truth Or Consequences, NM $33,225

Arrey, NM $33,219

Caballo, NM $33,242

Derry, NM $33,073

Elephant Butte, NM $33,311

Garfield, NM $32,977

Hatch, NM $32,448

Monticello, NM $33,223

Rincon, NM $32,262

Salem, NM $32,874

Williamsburg, NM $33,266

Winston, NM $33,247

Las Cruces, NM $31,839

White Sands Missile Range, NM $31,944

Santa Teresa, NM $32,176

Playas, NM $33,378

Animas, NM $33,460

Anthony, NM $32,168

Arenas Valley, NM $33,401

Bayard, NM $33,370

Berino, NM $32,022

Buckhorn, NM $33,405

Santa Clara, NM $33,429

Chamberino, NM $32,056

Cliff, NM $33,366

Columbus, NM $33,276

Deming, NM $33,284

Dona Ana, NM $31,840

Fairacres, NM $31,936

Faywood, NM $33,269

Fort Bayard, NM $33,397

Gila, NM $33,317

Glenwood, NM $33,343

Hachita, NM $33,276

Hanover, NM $33,283

Hillsboro, NM $33,215

Hurley, NM $33,348

La Mesa, NM $32,448

Lordsburg, NM $33,354

Mesilla, NM $31,840

Mesilla Park, NM $31,843

Mesquite, NM $31,871

Mimbres, NM $33,310

Mule Creek, NM $33,400

Organ, NM $31,860

Pinos Altos, NM $33,365

Radium Springs, NM $31,853

Redrock, NM $33,280

Rodeo, NM $33,502

San Miguel, NM $31,858

Silver City, NM $33,366

Sunland Park, NM $32,005

Tyrone, NM $33,465

Vado, NM $31,883

Chaparral, NM $32,285

Clovis, NM $33,302

Cannon Afb, NM $33,228

Broadview, NM $33,205

Causey, NM $33,148

Crossroads, NM $33,069

Dora, NM $33,226

Elida, NM $33,089

Floyd, NM $33,169

Fort Sumner, NM $33,142

Grady, NM $33,236

House, NM $33,210

Kenna, NM $33,089

Lingo, NM $33,146

Melrose, NM $33,215

Milnesand, NM $33,076

Pep, NM $33,121

Portales, NM $33,242

Rogers, NM $33,130

Saint Vrain, NM $33,237

Taiban, NM $33,131

Texico, NM $33,250

Yeso, NM $33,011

Roswell, NM $33,049

Artesia, NM $33,114

Caprock, NM $33,047

Carlsbad, NM $33,136

Dexter, NM $33,072

Eunice, NM $33,165

Hagerman, NM $33,089

Hobbs, NM $33,214

Hope, NM $32,968

Jal, NM $33,126

Lake Arthur, NM $33,034

Lakewood, NM $33,083

Loco Hills, NM $33,144

Loving, NM $33,127

Lovington, NM $33,182

Mcdonald, NM $33,091

Malaga, NM $33,095

Maljamar, NM $33,063

Monument, NM $33,141

Tatum, NM $33,113

Whites City, NM $33,168

Carrizozo, NM $32,892

Alamogordo, NM $32,788

Alto, NM $32,897

Bent, NM $32,794

Capitan, NM $32,821

Cloudcroft, NM $32,790

Corona, NM $33,035

Encino, NM $33,301

Fort Stanton, NM $32,835

Glencoe, NM $32,811

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $32,784

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $32,784

Hondo, NM $32,841

La Luz, NM $32,784

Lincoln, NM $32,746

Mayhill, NM $32,858

Mescalero, NM $32,799

Nogal, NM $32,939

Orogrande, NM $32,800

Picacho, NM $32,834

Pinon, NM $32,958

Ruidoso, NM $32,960

Ruidoso Downs, NM $32,915

Sacramento, NM $32,813

San Patricio, NM $32,852

Sunspot, NM $32,784

Timberon, NM $32,855

Tinnie, NM $32,815

Tularosa, NM $32,806

Vaughn, NM $33,166

Weed, NM $32,854

Tucumcari, NM $33,331

Amistad, NM $33,288

Bard, NM $33,235

Capulin, NM $33,611

Clayton, NM $33,353

Conchas Dam, NM $33,383

Cuervo, NM $33,222

Des Moines, NM $33,478

Folsom, NM $33,530

Garita, NM $33,319

Gladstone, NM $33,386

Grenville, NM $33,380

Logan, NM $33,330

Mcalister, NM $33,227

Nara Visa, NM $33,251

Newkirk, NM $33,288

Quay, NM $33,307

San Jon, NM $33,271

Santa Rosa, NM $33,307

Sedan, NM $33,319

Trementina, NM $33,317

Emergency Call Handler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Emergency Call Handler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Emergency Call Handler positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Emergency Call Handler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Emergency Call Handler

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$43,487	$21.0	28%
Energy & Utilities	$41,785	$20.0	23%
Biotechnology	$40,083	$19.0	18%
Financial Services	$38,381	$18.0	13%
Software & Networking	$38,381	$18.0	13%

Emergency Call Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Call Handler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$31,846

Average $34,041/year

$36,444

$2,654

Average $2,837/month

$3,037

$612

Average $655/week

$701

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,444	$3,037	$701	$18
Average	$34,041	$2,837	$655	$16
25th Percentile	$31,846	$2,654	$612	$15

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