Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Iowa
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Iowa earn a median of $56,770 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,340; the top 10% earn over $72,000. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Bailiffs$52,100 median in Iowa
- Security Guards$37,080 median in Iowa
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,040 median in Iowa
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Iowa
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Iowa?
The median is $56,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,340 and the top 10% earn over $72,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.