How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make in Iowa?
$28,210a year
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers in Iowa. That is $13.56 an hour or $2,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.56
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,980Median: $28,210Highest 10%: $35,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,980 | $8.16 | |
| 25th | $20,400 | $9.81 | |
| Median | $28,210 | $13.56 | |
| 75th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 90th | $35,460 | $17.05 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $31,190 |
| Omaha, NE | $31,170 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,760 |
| Ames, IA | $29,630 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,020 |
| Waterloo, IA | $28,930 |
| Iowa City, IA | $28,860 |
| Des Moines, IA | $27,730 |
| Dubuque, IA | $27,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers.
| 29. Minnesota | $29,210 |
| 30. Georgia | $28,920 |
| 31. Indiana | $28,320 |
| 32. Iowa | $28,210 |
| 33. Idaho | $27,810 |
| 34. Arkansas | $27,670 |
| 35. North Carolina | $27,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $13.56 ($28,210 a year).
Do dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $28,210 against $33,980 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Iowa rank for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper pay?
Iowa ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $31,190 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.