Food Service Managers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Food Service Managers in Iowa earn a median salary of $66,431 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.7% vs the national median of $65,310. An estimated 1,440 food service managers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $58,950 to $76,740 depending on location.
$66,431
Avg median salary in Iowa
$76,740
Highest paying metro
$58,950
Lowest paying metro
1,440
Employed in Iowa
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inFood Service Managers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $76,740 | $60,390 | $96,420 | 60 |
| Des Moines, IA | $74,910 | $57,430 | $89,050 | 310 |
| Iowa City, IA | $73,960 | $50,730 | $96,440 | 110 |
| Dubuque, IA | $67,410 | $56,590 | $80,250 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,760 | $50,040 | $78,960 | 80 |
| Northeast Iowa | $65,560 | $48,670 | $92,800 | 110 |
| Southwest Iowa | $65,060 | $48,670 | $96,780 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $63,210 | $58,540 | $76,030 | 80 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $62,790 | $49,960 | $83,510 | 310 |
| Waterloo, IA | $62,360 | $46,930 | $79,240 | 90 |
| Northwest Iowa | $59,460 | $48,670 | $83,090 | — |
| Southeast Iowa | $58,950 | $50,160 | $77,280 | 170 |