Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Iowa earn a median salary of $51,186 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.7% vs the national median of $48,880. An estimated 1,620 dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $45,370 to $56,510 depending on location.
$51,186
Avg median salary in Iowa
$56,510
Highest paying metro
$45,370
Lowest paying metro
1,620
Employed in Iowa
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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
inDispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $56,510 | $46,450 | $64,240 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $56,290 | $44,920 | $66,420 | 170 |
| Dubuque, IA | $54,860 | $45,600 | $66,100 | 60 |
| Iowa City, IA | $54,850 | $43,390 | $68,750 | 80 |
| Northeast Iowa | $52,130 | $40,560 | $68,410 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa | $51,990 | $38,640 | $60,780 | 140 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $50,260 | $40,230 | $66,210 | 100 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $49,510 | $41,640 | $64,100 | 180 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,200 | $42,350 | $63,940 | 390 |
| Southeast Iowa | $47,050 | $39,450 | $59,910 | 200 |
| Southwest Iowa | $46,210 | $39,390 | $52,100 | 80 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,370 | $41,400 | $62,300 | 70 |