How much does a dispatcher make in Iowa City?
$51,880a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.94
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,490Median: $51,880Highest 10%: $98,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,490 | $14.18 | |
| 25th | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| Median | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 75th | $61,440 | $29.54 | |
| 90th | $98,680 | $47.44 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Omaha, NE | $52,800 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $24.94 ($51,880 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Iowa City than the national average?
Yes: $51,880 against $50,340 nationally, 3% more.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $47,000, so Iowa City pays 10% more.
Where does Iowa City rank for dispatcher pay?
92 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,680 or more.
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.