Bartenders Salary in Iowa
Bartenders in Iowa earn a median of $21,720 a year, −37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $21,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −37% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,560
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,730; the top 10% earn over $39,520. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Waiters and Waitresses$21,000 median in Iowa
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,110 median in Iowa
- Gambling Dealers$23,020 median in Iowa
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,210 median in Iowa
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,210 median in Iowa
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,640 median in Iowa
Bartenders pay in Iowa
How much do bartenders make in Iowa?
The median is $21,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,730 and the top 10% earn over $39,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−37% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.