Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $51,750 +2% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $41,980
90th percentile $54,380
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,980
    25th
    $47,590
    50th (median)
    $51,750
    75th
    $53,230
    90th
    $54,380

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,670
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,010
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,570
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwest Iowa is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwest Iowa is 2% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $41,980 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,590.