Bartenders Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Bartenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $23,236 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.7% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 9,180 bartenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $21,720 to $29,120 depending on location.
$23,236
Avg median salary in Iowa
$29,120
Highest paying metro
$21,720
Lowest paying metro
9,180
Employed in Iowa
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Bartenders salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $29,120 | $22,630 | $29,460 | 1,320 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $24,960 | $21,020 | $29,100 | 410 |
| Dubuque, IA | $23,750 | $21,230 | $32,670 | 400 |
| Des Moines, IA | $23,430 | $20,900 | $30,060 | 2,020 |
| Iowa City, IA | $22,880 | $20,270 | $30,810 | 750 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $22,760 | $20,290 | $28,940 | 690 |
| Ames, IA | $22,610 | $20,680 | $29,230 | 410 |
| Waterloo, IA | $22,000 | $20,320 | $28,060 | 490 |
| Southwest Iowa | $21,920 | $20,020 | $27,200 | 300 |
| Northwest Iowa | $21,900 | $20,320 | $26,760 | 780 |
| Northeast Iowa | $21,780 | $20,400 | $26,910 | 570 |
| Southeast Iowa | $21,720 | $19,600 | $27,290 | 1,040 |