How much does a child make in Iowa?
$52,250a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Iowa. That is $25.12 an hour or $4,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.12
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,240Median: $52,250Highest 10%: $81,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,240 | $18.87 | |
| 25th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| Median | $52,250 | $25.12 | |
| 75th | $65,040 | $31.27 | |
| 90th | $81,170 | $39.02 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $58,640 |
| Waterloo, IA | $56,530 |
| Des Moines, IA | $56,280 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,980 |
| Sioux City, IA | $50,710 |
| Omaha, NE | $49,490 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,250 |
| Iowa City, IA | $48,790 |
| Ames, IA | $46,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 32. New Mexico | $56,160 |
| 33. Texas | $55,680 |
| 34. Kansas | $54,300 |
| 35. Iowa | $52,250 |
| 36. West Virginia | $52,220 |
| 37. Utah | $52,000 |
| 38. South Carolina | $51,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $25.12 ($52,250 a year).
Do childs make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $52,250 against $59,550 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Iowa rank for child pay?
Iowa ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays childs the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $58,640 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.