How much does a host and hostess make in Iowa?
$28,210a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Iowa. That is $13.56 an hour or $2,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.56
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,880Median: $28,210Highest 10%: $40,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,880 | $10.52 | |
| 25th | $24,540 | $11.80 | |
| Median | $28,210 | $13.56 | |
| 75th | $31,870 | $15.32 | |
| 90th | $40,550 | $19.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Iowa City, IA | $28,510 |
| Omaha, NE | $28,500 |
| Ames, IA | $28,480 |
| Dubuque, IA | $28,340 |
| Des Moines, IA | $28,270 |
| Waterloo, IA | $28,190 |
| Sioux City, IA | $28,080 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 31. New Mexico | $28,480 |
| 32. Nebraska | $28,450 |
| 33. North Carolina | $28,320 |
| 34. Iowa | $28,210 |
| 35. Kansas | $28,110 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $28,060 |
| 37. Georgia | $27,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $13.56 ($28,210 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $28,210 against $31,200 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Iowa rank for host and hostess pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays host and hostesss 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.