Bakers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for bakers is $17.89 an hour ($37,210 a year). About 2,150 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($37,160). Iowa ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.02 | $22,920 |
| 25% of workers | $13.90 | $28,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| 75% of workers | $20.60 | $42,850 |
| 90% of workers | $23.85 | $49,610 |
Bakers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $41,160 | 110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $37,680 | 700 |
| Cedar Rapids | $37,390 | 130 |
| Iowa City | $37,140 | 150 |
| Ames | $36,520 | 90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $34,210 | 250 |
| Sioux City | $30,460 | 130 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $29,870 | 120 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bakers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,670 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,810 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,510 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,750 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,360 |
| Food Batchmakers | $48,300 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $47,990 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $34,090 |
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