Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$35,670

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.15

per hour

Employment

12,270

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-4.6%

National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, Iowa pays 4.6% LESS for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,989

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$28,690

25th

$30,360

Median

$35,670

75th

$38,180

90th

$44,460

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