Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Salary in Iowa
Ranked #42 of 51 · IA
16.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,970 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,620
Employment 135,030
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $17,620P25 $23,100 Median $29,620P75 $36,090P90 $44,470
About 80% of food preparation and serving related occupationss in Iowa earn between $17,620 and $44,470. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation and serving related occupations salary in Iowa is $30,970, about 16.6% below the U.S. average ($37,150). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $31,200 | $32,520 | 16,390 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $30,320 | $31,980 | 33,400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $30,110 | $31,590 | 10,060 |
| Dubuque, IA | $30,090 | $31,150 | 5,210 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $30,080 | $31,750 | 6,630 |
| Ames, IA | $30,020 | $32,070 | 5,630 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,560 | $31,280 | 11,670 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $29,080 | $29,840 | 5,600 |
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