Food Preparation Workers salary in IA
7 certified-data filings in IA · national median $23,920
$31,075
Min
$35,000
25th
$35,000
Median
$35,000
75th
$35,000
90th
The median in IA is +46% vs. the nationwide median for this role. See all states →
Same role, other states
FL $22,984
TX $18,720
CA $31,554
SC $21,320
VA $24,960
GA $18,325
MD $26,478
IL $32,760
MA $32,011
IN $24,960
NY $31,200
AL $20,800
NJ $28,000
UT $22,152
KS $18,408
WA $32,926
PA $20,800
MS $20,800
MO $24,960
AR $22,526
Recent certified cases
| Case | Employer | City | Wage | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-200-24108-898482 | RONJCUB INC | DES MOINES | $35,000 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| G-200-24114-917996 | RONJCUB INC | DES MOINES | $35,000 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| G-200-24114-918176 | RONJCUB INC | DES MOINES | $35,000 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| G-200-24114-918310 | RONJCUB INC | DES MOINES | $35,000 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| G-200-24114-918478 | RONJCUB INC | DES MOINES | $35,000 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| G-200-24114-918077 | RONJCUB INC | DES MOINES | $35,000 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| G-200-23314-493807 | The Highway Restaurant LLC | Albia | $31,075 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.