Switchboard Operators Salary in Iowa
Also called: Switchboard Operators
Switchboard Operators in Iowa earn a median of $38,400 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($38,630)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,060; the top 10% earn over $45,570. Nationally the range is $29,990 to $59,470.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Cashiers$28,970 median in Iowa
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Switchboard Operators pay in Iowa
How much do switchboard operators make in Iowa?
The median is $38,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,060 and the top 10% earn over $45,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for switchboard operators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 46 (−1% vs. the national median of $38,630). Living costs are not included.