Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $18.39 an hour ($38,240 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($53,040). Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.91 | $31,010 |
| 25% of workers | $16.62 | $34,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.39 | $38,240 |
| 75% of workers | $20.66 | $42,970 |
| 90% of workers | $23.01 | $47,860 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $45,260 | 180 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $42,140 | 350 |
| Jonesboro | $40,930 | 50 |
| Hot Springs | $40,200 | 50 |
| Fort Smith | $37,290 | 90 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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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|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $47,670 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,130 |
| Paramedics | $50,310 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $54,000 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $40,500 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,700 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $50,350 |
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