Bakers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Bakers in Iowa earn a median salary of $34,589 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.6% vs the national median of $36,650. An estimated 2,140 bakers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $31,240 to $39,890 depending on location.
$34,589
Avg median salary in Iowa
$39,890
Highest paying metro
$31,240
Lowest paying metro
2,140
Employed in Iowa
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Bakers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $39,890 | $36,350 | $46,750 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $36,540 | $29,730 | $46,720 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $36,460 | $23,880 | $44,020 | 170 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,460 | $35,290 | $40,340 | 720 |
| Southeast Iowa | $34,400 | $30,620 | $39,710 | 170 |
| Southwest Iowa | $34,240 | $29,230 | $39,000 | 40 |
| Waterloo, IA | $33,690 | $23,420 | $38,140 | 130 |
| Ames, IA | $33,590 | $22,390 | $37,070 | — |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $33,230 | $29,120 | $40,090 | 270 |
| Northwest Iowa | $32,890 | $21,990 | $39,380 | 220 |
| Northeast Iowa | $32,440 | $22,950 | $35,130 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $31,240 | $24,960 | $36,640 | 120 |