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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Iowa

Also called: Restaurant Hosts

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Iowa earn a median of $28,210 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$28,210
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($31,200)
Rank among states
34 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,630

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,880; the top 10% earn over $40,550. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.

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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Iowa

How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Iowa?

The median is $28,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,880 and the top 10% earn over $40,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?

On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses