Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northwest Iowa
368 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northwest Iowa belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $20,470 per year. The highest is $278,630.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $20,470 | 1,570 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $21,320 | 880 | |
| 3 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $21,570 | 140 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,980 | 280 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $25,480 | 800 | |
| 6 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $26,020 | 30 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,850 | 360 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,100 | 3,080 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $27,200 | 670 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $27,590 | 250 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $278,630 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,560 | 110 |
| Chief Executives | $182,650 | 210 |
| Dentists, General | $158,180 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,710 | 80 |
| Pharmacists | $134,590 | 240 |
| Sales Managers | $133,860 | 190 |
| Managers, All Other | $131,210 | 230 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $130,510 | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,280 | 90 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,930 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,530 | 270 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $124,470 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,370 | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $120,330 | 90 |
| Optometrists | $119,490 | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $117,340 | 110 |
| Information Security Analysts | $115,600 | 30 |
| Purchasing Managers | $114,830 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $113,290 | 680 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,740 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $107,610 | 170 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $106,850 | 40 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,280 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,210 | 500 |
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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