Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Arizona
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Arizona earn a median of $56,600 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,950; the top 10% earn over $77,890. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
States ranked near Arizona
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Arizona
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Arizona?
The median is $56,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,950 and the top 10% earn over $77,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.