Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,470 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.69
10th percentile $23,570
90th percentile $35,140
Employed locally 430
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,570
    25th
    $26,940
    50th (median)
    $28,470
    75th
    $32,860
    90th
    $35,140

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,540
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,840
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,720
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,490
    Bartenders$21,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Iowa is $13.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.27 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northeast Iowa is 17.4% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $23,570 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,940.