Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $21,790 -35.5% vs national
Median hourly $10.48
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $47,930
Employed locally 1,660
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $18,230
    50th (median)
    $21,790
    75th
    $35,740
    90th
    $47,930

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,520
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,030
    Bartenders $21,900
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northwest Iowa is $10.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.58 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northwest Iowa is 35.5% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,230.