Iowa · SOC 35-3031
Waiters and Waitresses in Iowa
State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$26,140
per year in this state
23% below
National Median
$33,760
per year nationally
Hourly Rate
$12.57/hr
median hourly
Employment
21,440
jobs in IA
Salary Range in Iowa
Annual Salary Distribution
10th Percentile
$15,080
25th Percentile
$18,230
Median
$26,140
75th Percentile
$38,510
90th Percentile
$49,380
Top Paying Jobs in Iowa
1. Nurse Anesthetists $229,950 2. Orthodontists $223,020 3. Chief Executives $178,530 4. Dentists, General $174,990 5. Law Teachers, Postsecondary $170,810 6. Aerospace Engineers $150,010 7. Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,870 8. Computer and Information Systems Managers $136,610 9. Nurse Midwives $136,450 10. Physician Assistants $133,400