Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Iowa
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Iowa earn a median salary of $32,410 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.9% vs the national median of $34,830. An estimated 290 food preparation and serving related workers, all other are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $30,050 to $34,510 depending on location.
$32,410
Avg median salary in Iowa
$34,510
Highest paying metro
$30,050
Lowest paying metro
290
Employed in Iowa
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Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $34,510 | $32,140 | $35,580 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa | $33,560 | $26,370 | $35,770 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $33,530 | $33,390 | $34,230 | 40 |
| Dubuque, IA | $32,340 | $32,340 | $34,670 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa | $30,470 | $29,020 | $34,780 | 80 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $30,050 | $29,120 | $34,550 | 40 |