Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,990 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $56,510
Employed locally 200
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $54,430
    90th
    $56,510

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,260
    Customer Service Representatives$38,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,650
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Arizona is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.26 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Arizona is 5.4% below the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Arizona?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.