How much does a food service manager make in Iowa?
$66,700a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Iowa. That is $32.07 an hour or $5,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.07
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,610Median: $66,700Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,610 | $21.93 | |
| 25th | $52,850 | $25.41 | |
| Median | $66,700 | $32.07 | |
| 75th | $77,860 | $37.43 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.16 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $76,910 |
| Iowa City, IA | $75,150 |
| Des Moines, IA | $66,860 |
| Sioux City, IA | $64,220 |
| Waterloo, IA | $63,650 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,940 |
| Ames, IA | $62,590 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 26. Arizona | $70,180 |
| 27. Idaho | $70,140 |
| 28. Utah | $69,480 |
| 29. Iowa | $66,700 |
| 30. South Carolina | $66,190 |
| 31. Missouri | $65,520 |
| 32. Nevada | $65,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $32.07 ($66,700 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $66,700 against $69,390 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for food service manager pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays food service managers the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $76,910 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.