How much does a waiter and waitress make in Iowa?
$21,000a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Iowa. That is $10.10 an hour or $1,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.10
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $21,000Highest 10%: $47,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $21,000 | $10.10 | |
| 75th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $47,980 | $23.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $34,290 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Sioux City, IA | $26,430 |
| Ames, IA | $22,710 |
| Iowa City, IA | $22,030 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $21,670 |
| Waterloo, IA | $21,490 |
| Des Moines, IA | $20,410 |
| Dubuque, IA | $20,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 44. Montana | $23,370 |
| 45. Texas | $23,240 |
| 46. Mississippi | $21,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $21,000 |
| 48. Georgia | $18,700 |
| 49. South Carolina | $18,370 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $17,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $10.10 ($21,000 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $21,000 against $35,230 nationally, 40% less.
Where does Iowa rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Iowa ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $34,290 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.