How much does a cashier make in Iowa?
$28,970a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in Iowa. That is $13.93 an hour or $2,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.93
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,930Median: $28,970Highest 10%: $36,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,930 | $11.02 | |
| 25th | $27,570 | $13.25 | |
| Median | $28,970 | $13.93 | |
| 75th | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 90th | $36,560 | $17.58 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $31,270 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Dubuque, IA | $30,500 |
| Des Moines, IA | $29,640 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,470 |
| Waterloo, IA | $29,320 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,270 |
| Ames, IA | $29,230 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 37. Texas | $29,230 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $29,220 |
| 39. Georgia | $29,070 |
| 40. Iowa | $28,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $28,880 |
| 42. Kansas | $28,800 |
| 43. Kentucky | $28,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $13.93 ($28,970 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $28,970 against $32,880 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Iowa rank for cashier pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays cashiers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $31,270 a year.
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.