AZ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-5031

Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Arizona

Median Annual Salary $54,270 +7% above national average (national: $50,730)
$56,470Mean Annual
$26Median Hourly
1,630Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$54,270
$41,080
10th pct.
$77,180
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$41,080$19.75
25th percentile$47,770$22.97
50th percentile (median)$54,270$26.09
75th percentile$61,120$29.38
90th percentile (top earners)$77,180$37.11
Mean (average)$56,470$27.15

How Arizona Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Arizona
Arizona (current) $54,270
California $78,210 +44%
Washington $77,310 +42%
Oregon $70,690 +30%
Minnesota $64,920 +20%
Alaska $63,390 +17%
Connecticut $63,210 +16%
Colorado $62,460 +15%
Illinois $59,860 +10%

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Related Occupations in Arizona

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,130 590
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $54,410 740
Carpenters $54,540 18,290
Advertising Sales Agents $54,760 1,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,770 7,630
Loan Officers $53,760 11,420

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Arizona?

The mean public safety telecommunicators salary in Arizona is $56,470 per year. The median (middle) salary is $54,270 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Public Safety Telecommunicators in Arizona?

Entry-level public safety telecommunicatorss (10th percentile) in Arizona typically earn around $41,080 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,770 per year.

What is the highest Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Arizona?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Arizona make approximately $77,180 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $61,120 per year.

How does the Arizona Public Safety Telecommunicators salary compare to the national average?

The median public safety telecommunicators salary in Arizona is $54,270, which is +7% above national average of $50,730.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes