Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $47,800 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $56,350
Employed locally 90
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $38,730
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $51,870
    90th
    $56,350

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,900
    Customer Service Representatives $36,880
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,240
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,150
    Tellers $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Iowa is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Iowa is 5.8% below 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,730.