Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $52,000 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $58,010
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $53,550
    90th
    $58,010

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,320
    Customer Service Representatives $39,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,020
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southeast Iowa is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southeast Iowa is 2.5% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.