Food Service Managers Salary in Iowa
Food Service Managers in Iowa earn a median of $66,700 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($69,390)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,610; the top 10% earn over $100,170. Nationally the range is $45,960 to $107,640.
States ranked near Iowa
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- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,760 median in Iowa
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- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,610 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,200 median in Iowa
- Gambling Managers$76,350 median in Iowa
- Lodging Managers$59,680 median in Iowa
Food Service Managers pay in Iowa
How much do food service managers make in Iowa?
The median is $66,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,610 and the top 10% earn over $100,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for food service managers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $69,390). Living costs are not included.