Customer Service Representatives pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for customer service representatives is $22.16 an hour ($46,090 a year). About 30,100 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($44,770). Iowa ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for customer service representatives in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.60 | $32,450 |
| 25% of workers | $18.21 | $37,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.16 | $46,090 |
| 75% of workers | $26.38 | $54,880 |
| 90% of workers | $31.03 | $64,540 |
Customer Service Representatives pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $48,880 | 12,070 |
| Dubuque | $46,670 | 1,880 |
| Cedar Rapids | $45,510 | 3,130 |
| Ames | $42,820 | 690 |
| Iowa City | $42,340 | 1,190 |
| Sioux City | $41,010 | 1,110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $39,950 | 3,040 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $39,530 | 1,540 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for customer service representatives
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.3% over ten years, declining · about 289,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,330 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $30,590 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,280 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $50,080 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $39,520 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $29,480 |
| New Accounts Clerks | $45,630 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $61,340 |
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