Dishwashers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Dishwashers in Iowa earn a median salary of $26,243 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.1% vs the national median of $33,670. An estimated 3,040 dishwashers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $21,670 to $30,810 depending on location.
$26,243
Avg median salary in Iowa
$30,810
Highest paying metro
$21,670
Lowest paying metro
3,040
Employed in Iowa
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inDishwashers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $30,810 | $21,880 | $35,480 | 790 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $29,340 | $24,180 | $34,060 | 120 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,170 | $24,660 | $32,070 | 250 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $29,120 | $27,540 | $31,520 | 400 |
| Dubuque, IA | $28,420 | $21,880 | $34,730 | 130 |
| Ames, IA | $26,140 | $20,260 | $30,900 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $25,850 | $21,630 | $30,530 | 320 |
| Waterloo, IA | $25,770 | $22,920 | $29,910 | 150 |
| Northeast Iowa | $23,380 | $21,510 | $29,510 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa | $23,300 | $21,420 | $28,840 | 230 |
| Southwest Iowa | $21,940 | $18,050 | $29,520 | 80 |
| Southeast Iowa | $21,670 | $18,410 | $27,210 | 330 |