Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$35,810

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.22

per hour

Employment

8,860

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-4.4%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Iowa pays 4.4% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,146

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$28,030

25th

$30,970

Median

$35,810

75th

$37,920

90th

$44,150

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).