Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $48,300 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $50,280
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $50,280
    90th
    $50,280

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 80% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 20% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,300
    Tucson, AZ $47,770

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,490
    Office Clerks, General $37,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Yuma, AZ is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Yuma, AZ is 4.8% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.