How much does a hotel make in Iowa?
$30,590a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Iowa. That is $14.71 an hour or $2,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.71
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,840Median: $30,590Highest 10%: $37,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,840 | $10.98 | |
| 25th | $28,910 | $13.90 | |
| Median | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| 75th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| 90th | $37,190 | $17.88 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $34,530 |
| Dubuque, IA | $34,520 |
| Des Moines, IA | $34,180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $33,290 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,440 |
| Sioux City, IA | $31,280 |
| Waterloo, IA | $30,190 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 33. Nebraska | $31,490 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $31,330 |
| 35. Ohio | $30,630 |
| 36. Iowa | $30,590 |
| 37. South Dakota | $30,550 |
| 38. Tennessee | $30,160 |
| 39. South Carolina | $30,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $14.71 ($30,590 a year).
Do hotels make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $30,590 against $35,070 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for hotel pay?
Iowa ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays hotels the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $34,530 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.