How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Tucson?
$49,200a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $23.65 an hour or $4,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.65
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 194 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,340Median: $49,200Highest 10%: $60,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,340 | $19.88 | |
| 25th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| Median | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 75th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| 90th | $60,440 | $29.06 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,710 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $52,840 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $52,810 |
| Yuma, AZ | $50,680 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $23.65 ($49,200 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $49,200 against $53,040 nationally, 7% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $56,600, so Tucson pays 13% less.
Where does Tucson rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
194 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,440 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.