Food Preparation Workers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #38 of 51 · IA
9.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,080 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,360
Employment 4,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,760P25 $28,260 Median $30,360P75 $36,200P90 $40,250
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Iowa earn between $23,760 and $40,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Iowa is $32,080, about 9.1% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $35,120 | $34,960 | 270 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $33,120 | $34,780 | 770 |
| Dubuque, IA | $32,520 | $34,020 | 150 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $32,050 | $32,330 | 170 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $31,330 | $32,510 | 280 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $31,200 | $32,640 | 620 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $30,940 | $31,920 | 340 |
| Ames, IA | $29,900 | $32,560 | 140 |