Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,580 -43.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.74
10th percentile $26,840
90th percentile $38,000
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,840
    25th
    $28,440
    50th (median)
    $28,580
    75th
    $32,540
    90th
    $38,000

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $35,050
    Customer Service Representatives $36,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $49,500
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,470
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in East Arkansas is $13.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.49 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in East Arkansas is 43.7% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $26,840 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,440.