Food Preparation Workers Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$30,360

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.60

per hour

Employment

4,170

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-14.0%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Iowa pays 14.0% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$34,036

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

38%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$23,760

25th

$28,260

Median

$30,360

75th

$36,200

90th

$40,250

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