Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Iowa
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service in Iowa earn a median salary of $36,228 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.6% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 170 switchboard operators, including answering service are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $33,530 to $38,680 depending on location.
$36,228
Avg median salary in Iowa
$38,680
Highest paying metro
$33,530
Lowest paying metro
170
Employed in Iowa
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Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $38,680 | $35,870 | $42,810 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,160 | $33,730 | $38,690 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $35,540 | $29,060 | $37,890 | 40 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $33,530 | $32,350 | $37,650 | 30 |