Bartenders Salary in Iowa
Ranked #50 of 51 · IA
37.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $25,620 ≈ $12/hr
Median annual salary $21,720
Employment 9,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $16,730P25 $18,460 Median $21,720P75 $28,400P90 $39,520
About 80% of bartenderss in Iowa earn between $16,730 and $39,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bartenders salary in Iowa is $25,620, about 37.2% below the U.S. average ($40,790). That works out to roughly $12/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $31,200 | $30,280 | 1,470 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $23,750 | $27,960 | 430 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $22,340 | $27,620 | 2,200 |
| Iowa City, IA | $21,900 | $26,570 | 790 |
| Dubuque, IA | $21,720 | $25,290 | 460 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $21,600 | $25,470 | 790 |
| Ames, IA | $21,580 | $24,890 | 450 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $21,540 | $25,170 | 540 |