How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Arkansas?
$38,240a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Arkansas. That is $18.38 an hour or $3,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.38
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,010Median: $38,240Highest 10%: $47,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,010 | $14.91 | |
| 25th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| Median | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 75th | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| 90th | $47,860 | $23.01 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $53,820 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $45,260 |
| Little Rock, AR | $42,140 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $40,930 |
| Texarkana, TX | $40,220 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $40,200 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,890 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,960 |
| 49. Louisiana | $38,550 |
| 50. Arkansas | $38,240 |
| 51. Mississippi | $34,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.38 ($38,240 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $38,240 against $53,040 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $53,820 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.