May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southeast Iowa
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area
420 occupations
Across 420 occupations with published wages in Southeast Iowa, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $290,000 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southeast Iowa
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 6,090 | $27,900 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 5,560 | $48,990 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,950 | $56,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,900 | $27,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,690 | $30,570 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,640 | $42,520 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,890 | $29,120 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,690 | $79,320 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,600 | $35,900 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,580 | $35,070 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,950 | 2,200 |
| Bartenders | $21,170 | 1,110 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,780 | 50 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,630 | 160 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,490 | 190 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,480 | 1,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,530 | 320 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,760 | 490 |
| Animal Caretakers | $26,790 | 380 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,460 | 4,900 |
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.