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Fast Food Cooks in Iowa earned a median of $28,510 a year ($13.71 an hour) in May 2025, 8% below the national median of $30,890; 8,290 were employed there, ranking #37 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $28,510 | $30,890 |
| Mean annual wage | $27,600 | $32,390 |
| Median hourly wage | $13.71 | $14.85 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 | $22,580 |
| 25th percentile | $16,140 | $27,260 |
| 75th percentile | $33,710 | $37,260 |
| 90th percentile | $40,810 | $42,910 |
| Employment | 8,290 | 641,070 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.318 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.29 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.