How much does a personal care and service worker make in Iowa?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Iowa. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,730Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $42,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,730 | $10.45 | |
| 25th | $22,340 | $10.74 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $42,060 | $20.22 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $32,770 |
| Des Moines, IA | $30,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $24,860 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $24,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 34. Tennessee | $32,070 |
| 35. Minnesota | $31,700 |
| 36. Arkansas | $31,200 |
| 37. Iowa | $31,200 |
| 38. Nebraska | $30,120 |
| 39. New Hampshire | $30,010 |
| 40. Missouri | $29,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $41,600 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Iowa rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Iowa ranks 37 of 46 states.
Which city in Iowa pays personal care and service workers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $32,770 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.