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How much does a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher make in Iowa? The average Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher salary in Iowa is $41,490 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $36,990 and $46,990. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $32,893 IA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $36,990 IA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $41,490 IA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $46,990 IA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $51,997 IA March 26, 2024
25% $36,990 10% $32,893 90% $51,997 75% $46,990 $41,490 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher transmits and receives coded and conventional messages, differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and in dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Being a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher requires a high school diploma. May enter unit response and data into database. In addition, Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Emergency Communications Supervisor

    2 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $39,695 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $41,862 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $41,645 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $41,775 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $41,645 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $41,385 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $41,082 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $38,178 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $38,135 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $41,645 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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