salary$48,880 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$66,240per year
Jobs in the area12,070people work this job
Can a customer service representative afford Des Moines?
Expensive. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 31.1% of the median customer service representative salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a customer service representative make in Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a customer service representative in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $48,880 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $35,920 and $66,240.
Can a customer service representative afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 31.1% of the median customer service representative salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.