BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Services in Iowa earn between $30,060 and $45,570, with a mean of $40,010. The national average for this role is $42,506.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $40,010 |
| National Average | $42,506 |
| Hawaii | $57,030 |
| District of Columbia | $56,040 |
| California | $54,360 |
| New York | $49,950 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Iowa. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.