How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Phoenix?
$59,710a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $28.71 an hour or $4,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.71
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,350Median: $59,710Highest 10%: $83,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 25th | $52,690 | $25.33 | |
| Median | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| 75th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 90th | $83,610 | $40.20 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $52,840 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $52,810 |
| Yuma, AZ | $50,680 |
| Tucson, AZ | $49,200 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $28.71 ($59,710 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $59,710 against $53,040 nationally, 13% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $56,600, so Phoenix pays 5% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
89 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,610 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.