Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $56,510 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $75,860
Employed locally 40
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $46,450
    50th (median)
    $56,510
    75th
    $64,240
    90th
    $75,860

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 79% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $57,370
    Cedar Rapids, IA $56,290
    Peoria, IL $55,230
    Dubuque, IA $54,860

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,480
    Customer Service Representatives $38,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Ames, IA is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Ames, IA is 15.6% above the national median of $48,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Ames?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,450.