Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Arkansas
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Arkansas earn a median of $38,240 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,010; the top 10% earn over $47,860. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
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- Correctional Officers and Jailers$40,330 median in Arkansas
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Arkansas
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Arkansas?
The median is $38,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,010 and the top 10% earn over $47,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−28% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.