Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Iowa
Ranked #49 of 51 · IA
20.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,840 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,990
Employment 1,640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,770P25 $42,620 Median $47,990P75 $59,380P90 $74,730
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Iowa earn between $36,770 and $74,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Iowa is $52,840, about 20.8% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $51,360 | $58,540 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $51,210 | $56,320 | 460 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $49,590 | $54,130 | 70 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $48,850 | $53,090 | 180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $48,760 | $54,580 | 160 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,690 | $52,600 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $47,570 | $48,270 | 150 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $44,610 | $50,740 | 60 |