Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $51,300 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $41,470
90th percentile $65,560
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,470
    25th
    $47,970
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $65,560

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 92% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 8% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,260
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,650
    Yuma, AZ $48,300
    Tucson, AZ $47,770

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,230
    Customer Service Representatives $39,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,410
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,470
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.44 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 1.1% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $41,470 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.