How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Arizona?
$56,600a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Arizona. That is $27.21 an hour or $4,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.21
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,950Median: $56,600Highest 10%: $77,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| Median | $56,600 | $27.21 | |
| 75th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| 90th | $77,890 | $37.45 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,710 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $52,840 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $52,810 |
| Yuma, AZ | $50,680 |
| Tucson, AZ | $49,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 21. Maine | $57,250 |
| 22. Hawaii | $57,020 |
| 23. Iowa | $56,770 |
| 24. Arizona | $56,600 |
| 25. Utah | $54,120 |
| 26. Michigan | $53,310 |
| 27. Delaware | $53,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $27.21 ($56,600 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $56,600 against $53,040 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Arizona rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Arizona ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $59,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.