How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Des Moines?
$64,380a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.95
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,070Median: $64,380Highest 10%: $78,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| 25th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| Median | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 75th | $78,630 | $37.80 | |
| 90th | $78,630 | $37.80 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Omaha, NE | $64,940 |
| Waterloo, IA | $62,570 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,860 |
| Sioux City, IA | $51,860 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $30.95 ($64,380 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $64,380 against $53,040 nationally, 21% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $56,770, so Des Moines pays 13% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
43 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,630 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.