How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Fayetteville?
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $21.76 an hour or $3,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.76
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,220 | $19.82 | |
| 25th | $42,960 | $20.65 | |
| Median | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| 75th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 90th | $59,790 | $28.75 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Memphis, TN | $53,820 |
| Little Rock, AR | $42,140 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $40,930 |
| Texarkana, TX | $40,220 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $40,200 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $21.76 ($45,260 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $45,260 against $53,040 nationally, 15% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $38,240, so Fayetteville pays 18% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
258 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,790 or more.
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.