Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southwest Iowa
276 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southwest Iowa belongs to Bartenders, at $20,810 per year. The highest is $310,780.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $20,810 | 340 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $20,980 | 690 | |
| 3 | Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $21,170 | 90 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,990 | 120 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,490 | 60 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,500 | 110 | |
| 7 | Animal Caretakers | $25,730 | 70 | |
| 8 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $27,080 | 110 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $27,200 | 260 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,390 | 430 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $310,780 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $290,090 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $173,720 | 150 |
| Dentists, General | $169,990 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $140,100 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,420 | 190 |
| Pharmacists | $137,160 | 150 |
| Optometrists | $134,660 | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $130,950 | 110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $125,330 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,930 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $123,100 | 30 |
| Human Resources Managers | $116,660 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $116,220 | 300 |
| Software Developers | $116,060 | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $114,990 | 50 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,760 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,710 | 390 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $102,230 | 180 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $101,780 | 190 |
| Occupational Therapists | $101,770 | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $100,640 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $99,070 | 90 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,060 | 130 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $97,660 | 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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