How much does a dishwasher make in Iowa?
$29,300a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in Iowa. That is $14.09 an hour or $2,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.09
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,720Median: $29,300Highest 10%: $36,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,720 | $9.96 | |
| 25th | $26,240 | $12.62 | |
| Median | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| 75th | $33,730 | $16.22 | |
| 90th | $36,030 | $17.32 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $33,810 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Des Moines, IA | $30,450 |
| Ames, IA | $30,110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,530 |
| Dubuque, IA | $29,380 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,310 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,230 |
| Waterloo, IA | $28,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dishwashers.
| 37. Wyoming | $29,600 |
| 38. Ohio | $29,520 |
| 39. Indiana | $29,480 |
| 40. Iowa | $29,300 |
| 41. South Carolina | $29,160 |
| 42. Wisconsin | $29,070 |
| 43. Kentucky | $29,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $14.09 ($29,300 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $29,300 against $34,810 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Iowa rank for dishwasher pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays dishwashers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $33,810 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.