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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $45,370 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $79,770
Employed locally 70
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $41,400
    50th (median)
    $45,370
    75th
    $62,300
    90th
    $79,770

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 66% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 34% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $56,290
    Peoria, IL $55,230

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,520
    Office Clerks, General $42,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Waterloo, IA is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Waterloo, IA is 7.2% below 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,400.