Customer Service Representative Salary in Iowa (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Customer Service Representatives in Iowa, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Iowa Median
$46,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $44,770
State Rank
#18 of 51
30,100 employed here

How much does a Customer Service Representative make in Iowa?

Customer Service Representatives in Iowa take home a median of $46,090 annually — roughly $22.16 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $44,770.

Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $32,450 while the top 10% make $64,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,880 and $54,880 a year.

Customer Service Representative salary range in Iowa

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,450$15.60
25th percentile (early career)$37,880$18.21
50th percentile (median)$46,090$22.16
75th percentile (experienced)$54,880$26.38
90th percentile (top earners)$64,540$31.03

How Iowa compares

Iowa ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for Customer Service Representative pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$50,330
2California$49,560
3Massachusetts$49,120
4Minnesota$48,800
5District of Columbia$48,250

Working as a Customer Service Representative in Iowa

Nationally, about 2,596,000 people work as Customer Service Representatives in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($46,090) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Customer Service Representative make in Iowa?
The median Customer Service Representative salary in Iowa is $46,090 per year, or about $22.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,450 at the entry level to $64,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Customer Service Representatives about 3% more than the national median of $44,770. Iowa ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Customer Service Representatives?
Yes on pay — Iowa pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,090 a year. About 30,100 Customer Service Representatives are employed in Iowa. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Iowa?
The highest-paying occupations in Iowa include Emergency Medicine Physician ($429,050), Dermatologist ($424,970), Radiologist ($405,220), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.