Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $52,260 +3% vs national
Median hourly $25.13
10th percentile $40,700
90th percentile $73,450
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,700
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $52,260
    75th
    $60,490
    90th
    $73,450

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 75% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,650
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,300
    Yuma, AZ $48,300
    Tucson, AZ $47,770

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,550
    Customer Service Representatives $40,210
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,940
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Flagstaff, AZ is $25.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 3% above 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,700 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.