Baristas Salary in Iowa
Baristas in Iowa earn a median of $28,390 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,290
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,620; the top 10% earn over $35,990. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,750 median in Iowa
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,210 median in Iowa
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,510 median in Iowa
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,390 median in Iowa
- Waiters and Waitresses$21,000 median in Iowa
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,110 median in Iowa
Baristas pay in Iowa
How much do baristas make in Iowa?
The median is $28,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,620 and the top 10% earn over $35,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.