How much does a cook make in Iowa?
$28,510a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Iowa. That is $13.71 an hour or $2,376 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.71
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $28,510Highest 10%: $40,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $16,140 | $7.76 | |
| Median | $28,510 | $13.71 | |
| 75th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| 90th | $40,810 | $19.62 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $31,220 |
| Davenport, IA | $30,460 |
| Des Moines, IA | $30,360 |
| Dubuque, IA | $29,500 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,040 |
| Sioux City, IA | $28,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 34. Wisconsin | $28,920 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $28,810 |
| 36. Kansas | $28,640 |
| 37. Iowa | $28,510 |
| 38. Tennessee | $28,330 |
| 39. Texas | $28,280 |
| 40. Alabama | $27,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $13.71 ($28,510 a year).
Do cooks make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $28,510 against $30,890 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for cook pay?
Iowa ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays cooks the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $31,220 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.