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Dispatcher Salary in Iowa (2026)
$22.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,159/year ($3,180/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 45th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 1,460 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $47,000 a year — though pay ranges from $36,960 for newcomers to $75,280 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,460 Dispatcher jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Dispatcher salary of $47,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,159 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $47,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,460 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,596 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,786 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,159 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,180 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Iowa?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Iowa is $47,000 per year ($22.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,200 and $60,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $47,000, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $38,159 per year ($3,180 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 1,460 Dispatcher jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.