May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northeast Iowa
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area
331 occupations
Across 331 occupations with published wages in Northeast Iowa, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $207,450 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northeast Iowa
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 3,670 | $27,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,500 | $30,020 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,380 | $52,230 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,250 | $77,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,190 | $27,930 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,140 | $80,960 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,070 | $30,420 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,950 | $36,900 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,770 | $39,020 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,750 | $43,470 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,990 | 1,270 |
| Bartenders | $21,150 | 630 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,750 | 30 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $21,940 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,490 | 110 |
| Parking Attendants | $24,530 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,830 | 210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,530 | 180 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,460 | 410 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $27,500 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.