Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,130 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $39,100
90th percentile $79,140
Employed locally 110
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,100
    25th
    $40,560
    50th (median)
    $52,130
    75th
    $68,410
    90th
    $79,140

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,350
    Customer Service Representatives $39,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,870
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Northeast Iowa is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Northeast Iowa is 6.6% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $39,100 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,560.