Cooks, Short Order pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for cooks, short order is $16.39 an hour ($34,090 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). Iowa ranks 27th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| 25% of workers | $14.83 | $30,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.39 | $34,090 |
| 75% of workers | $18.12 | $37,690 |
| 90% of workers | $22.43 | $46,650 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $36,990 | 50 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $36,760 | 270 |
| Ames | $36,070 | 60 |
| Iowa City | $35,990 | 50 |
| Sioux City | $33,880 | 80 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $33,520 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $33,280 | 170 |
| Cedar Rapids | $32,940 | 80 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, short order
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 17,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,390 |
| 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 |
| Bakers | $37,210 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $47,990 |
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