Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $51,290 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $57,810
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $45,580
    50th (median)
    $51,290
    75th
    $53,450
    90th
    $57,810

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    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 Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northeast Iowa is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.62 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northeast Iowa is 1.1% above the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,580.