Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $41,510 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.96
10th percentile $34,380
90th percentile $51,890
Employed locally 270
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,380
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $41,510
    75th
    $46,320
    90th
    $51,890

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 64% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 36% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Little Rock, AR is $19.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.2% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $34,380 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.