Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #35 of 51 · IA
10% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $28,940 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,390
Employment 40,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,620P25 $26,150 Median $28,390P75 $33,440P90 $35,990
About 80% of fast food and counter workerss in Iowa earn between $21,620 and $35,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fast food and counter workers salary in Iowa is $28,940, about 10% below the U.S. average ($32,150). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $31,200 | $30,390 | 4,810 |
| Ames, IA | $29,220 | $29,560 | 1,620 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $29,140 | $29,940 | 10,060 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $29,090 | $29,550 | 2,060 |
| Iowa City, IA | $28,760 | $29,850 | 2,890 |
| Dubuque, IA | $28,680 | $29,180 | 1,600 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,280 | $28,880 | 3,590 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $27,930 | $27,890 | 2,190 |