Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northeast Iowa
331 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northeast Iowa belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $20,990 per year. The highest is $207,450.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $20,990 | 1,270 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $21,150 | 630 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,750 | 30 | |
| 4 | Tour and Travel Guides | $21,940 | 40 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,490 | 110 | |
| 6 | Parking Attendants | $24,530 | 40 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,830 | 210 | |
| 8 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,530 | 180 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $27,460 | 410 | |
| 10 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $27,500 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $207,450 | 120 |
| Chief Executives | $193,140 | 160 |
| Dentists, General | $166,370 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $138,620 | 180 |
| Sales Managers | $134,010 | 150 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,140 | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $128,470 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,590 | 180 |
| Managers, All Other | $121,580 | 140 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $119,990 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,480 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $116,000 | 490 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,670 | 80 |
| Marketing Managers | $114,510 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | $107,580 | 90 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $105,410 | 320 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,490 | 250 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,170 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $103,990 | 140 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,860 | 80 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $102,310 | 30 |
| Construction Managers | $99,660 | 260 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,330 | 640 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $96,030 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $95,710 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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