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How much does a 911 Dispatcher make in Massachusetts? The average 911 Dispatcher salary in Massachusetts is $47,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $42,000 and $53,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

911 Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $37,266 MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $42,000 MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $47,200 MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $53,500 MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $59,236 MA March 26, 2024
25% $42,000 10% $37,266 90% $59,236 75% $53,500 $47,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The 911 Dispatcher transmits and receives coded and conventional messages, differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and in dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Being a 911 Dispatcher requires a high school diploma. May enter unit response and data into database. In addition, 911 Dispatcher typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a 911 Dispatcher gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a 911 Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    911 Dispatcher

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Emergency Communications Supervisor

    2 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $45,459 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $45,935 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $46,195 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $45,762 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $45,632 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $48,579 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $46,282 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $48,579 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $48,579 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $47,322 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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