Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $38,890 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $34,830
90th percentile $43,040
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,830
    25th
    $38,890
    50th (median)
    $38,890
    75th
    $40,240
    90th
    $43,040

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 70% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,810
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $78,590
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,350
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $65,790

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,560
    Customer Service Representatives $34,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,410
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Hot Springs, AR is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Hot Springs, AR is 23.3% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $34,830 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,890.