Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for public safety telecommunicators is $27.30 an hour ($56,770 a year). About 980 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($53,040). Iowa ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public safety telecommunicators in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.76 | $47,340 |
| 25% of workers | $24.34 | $50,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.30 | $56,770 |
| 75% of workers | $30.42 | $63,260 |
| 90% of workers | $34.62 | $72,000 |
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $64,380 | 170 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $62,570 | 50 |
| Ames | $58,610 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $57,860 | 120 |
| Iowa City | $57,310 | 40 |
| Sioux City | $51,860 | 60 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public safety telecommunicators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
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