Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $56,290 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.06
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $89,820
Employed locally 170
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $44,920
    50th (median)
    $56,290
    75th
    $66,420
    90th
    $89,820

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 73% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 27% 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
    Ames, IA $56,510
    Peoria, IL $55,230
    Dubuque, IA $54,860

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,650
    Office Clerks, General $42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Cedar Rapids, IA is $27.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,920.