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How much does a baker make in Iowa City?

$37,140a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,095 a month.

Hourly
$17.86
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
115 of 371
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,260Median: $37,140Highest 10%: $48,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,260$10.70
25th$28,590$13.75
Median$37,140$17.86
75th$47,880$23.02
90th$48,670$23.40

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Dubuque, IA$41,160
Des Moines, IA$37,680
Cedar Rapids, IA$37,390
Ames, IA$36,520
Omaha, NE$36,430
Davenport, IA$34,210
Sioux City, IA$30,460
Waterloo, IA$29,870
Baker salary in Iowa Baker salary in all states

Related jobs in Iowa City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,450
Welder$57,780
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,570
Inspector$49,270
Food Batchmaker$48,030
Printing Press Operator$47,780
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,620
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,550
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,430
Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Iowa City?

The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $17.86 ($37,140 a year).

Do bakers make more in Iowa City than the national average?

Yes: $37,140 against $37,160 nationally, 0% more.

How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $37,210, so Iowa City pays 0% more.

Where does Iowa City rank for baker pay?

115 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Iowa City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,670 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.