Food Service Managers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for food service managers is $32.07 an hour ($66,700 a year). About 1,760 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Iowa ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.93 | $45,610 |
| 25% of workers | $25.41 | $52,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.07 | $66,700 |
| 75% of workers | $37.43 | $77,860 |
| 90% of workers | $48.16 | $100,170 |
Food Service Managers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $76,910 | 90 |
| Iowa City | $75,150 | 140 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $66,860 | 410 |
| Sioux City | $64,220 | 80 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $63,650 | 100 |
| Ames | $62,590 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids | $62,230 | 130 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $61,930 | 270 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,940 |
| Managers, All Other | $128,080 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,260 |
| Construction Managers | $99,280 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $65,940 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $89,320 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $57,980 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,320 |
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