Chefs and Head Cooks in Iowa
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Iowa | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $43,690 | $60,990 | -28.4% vs US |
| State Rank | #51 of 54 states | ||
| Employment | 1,500 jobs | 182,320 jobs | 0.8% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $29,960 | $14.40 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,530 | $17.08 |
| Median | $43,690 | $21.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,860 | $28.30 |
| 90th Percentile | $71,460 | $34.35 |
