How much does a cook make in Iowa?
$26,060a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Iowa. That is $12.53 an hour or $2,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.53
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,340Median: $26,060Highest 10%: $43,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,340 | $11.70 | |
| 25th | $25,180 | $12.11 | |
| Median | $26,060 | $12.53 | |
| 75th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| 90th | $43,340 | $20.84 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 30. North Carolina | $31,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $30,780 |
| 32. Louisiana | $28,930 |
| 33. Iowa | $26,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $12.53 ($26,060 a year).
Do cooks make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $26,060 against $37,690 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Iowa rank for cook pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 33 states.
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.