How much does a cook make in Iowa?
$34,090a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Iowa. That is $16.39 an hour or $2,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.39
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $34,090Highest 10%: $46,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| Median | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| 75th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 90th | $46,650 | $22.43 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $36,990 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,760 |
| Ames, IA | $36,070 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,990 |
| Sioux City, IA | $33,880 |
| Waterloo, IA | $33,520 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,280 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $32,940 |
| Omaha, NE | $32,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 24. Oklahoma | $35,130 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 26. Florida | $34,240 |
| 27. Iowa | $34,090 |
| 28. Montana | $33,240 |
| 29. South Dakota | $32,380 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $32,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $16.39 ($34,090 a year).
Do cooks make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $34,090 against $35,880 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for cook pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays cooks the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $36,990 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.