Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $60,310 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $80,880
Employed locally 900
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $51,240
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $65,090
    90th
    $80,880

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 71% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 29% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,260
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,650
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,300
    Yuma, AZ $48,300
    Tucson, AZ $47,770

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,400
    Office Clerks, General$47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Phoenix, AZ is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 18.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,240.