May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Sioux City
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
288 occupations
Across 288 occupations with published wages in Sioux City, physicians, all other record the highest median at $300,040 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Sioux City
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,820 | $51,540 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,220 | $30,150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,060 | $29,090 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 1,710 | $46,350 |
| Cashiers | 1,700 | $29,470 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 1,700 | $47,580 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,660 | $42,790 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,600 | $75,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,330 | $35,660 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,250 | $90,230 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,750 | 430 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,430 | 1,030 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,110 | 150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,080 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,080 | 150 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,390 | 480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,090 | 2,060 |
| Dishwashers | $29,230 | 150 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,330 | 280 |
| Cashiers | $29,470 | 1,700 |
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.