Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $27.21 an hour ($56,600 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Arizona ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.57 | $46,950 |
| 25% of workers | $23.81 | $49,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.21 | $56,600 |
| 75% of workers | $29.92 | $62,220 |
| 90% of workers | $37.45 | $77,890 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $59,710 | 1,000 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $52,840 | 80 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $52,810 | 110 |
| Yuma | $50,680 | 80 |
| Tucson | $49,200 | 260 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public safety telecommunicators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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