How much does a dispatcher make in Iowa?
$47,000a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Iowa. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.60
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $47,000Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| 75th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $52,800 |
| Iowa City, IA | $51,880 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,290 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,890 |
| Ames, IA | $48,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,140 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,810 |
| Sioux City, IA | $44,790 |
| Des Moines, IA | $44,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 42. Montana | $47,140 |
| 43. Arkansas | $47,130 |
| 44. Louisiana | $47,050 |
| 45. Iowa | $47,000 |
| 46. West Virginia | $46,620 |
| 47. Florida | $45,880 |
| 48. Mississippi | $45,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.60 ($47,000 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $47,000 against $50,340 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Iowa rank for dispatcher pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays dispatchers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $52,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.