Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Arizona
The median pay for a public safety telecommunicators in Arizona is $54,270/year ($26.09/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level public safety telecommunicators (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary by metro in Arizona
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $60K | +11% | 900 |
| Flagstaff | $52K | -4% | 40 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $52K | -5% | 100 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $51K | -5% | 70 |
| Yuma | $48K | -11% | 60 |
| Tucson | $48K | -12% | 260 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Arizona?
The median is $54,270 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,080, and experienced public safety telecommunicators can clear $77,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,691/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 38.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a public safety telecommunicators salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median public safety telecommunicators salary is worth about $56,291 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do public safety telecommunicators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.