How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Iowa?
$28,390a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in Iowa. That is $13.65 an hour or $2,366 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.65
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,620Median: $28,390Highest 10%: $35,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,620 | $10.39 | |
| 25th | $26,150 | $12.57 | |
| Median | $28,390 | $13.65 | |
| 75th | $33,440 | $16.08 | |
| 90th | $35,990 | $17.30 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Omaha, NE | $29,450 |
| Ames, IA | $29,220 |
| Des Moines, IA | $29,140 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,090 |
| Iowa City, IA | $28,760 |
| Dubuque, IA | $28,680 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,280 |
| Waterloo, IA | $27,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 35. North Carolina | $28,570 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $28,570 |
| 37. Ohio | $28,430 |
| 38. Iowa | $28,390 |
| 39. Wyoming | $27,860 |
| 40. Texas | $27,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $27,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $13.65 ($28,390 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $28,390 against $31,200 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Iowa rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $31,200 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.