Waiters and Waitresses salary in IA
7 certified-data filings in IA · national median $24,960
$20,342
Min
$20,342
25th
$21,341
Median
$21,341
75th
$21,445
90th
The median in IA is -14% vs. the nationwide median for this role. See all states →
Same role, other states
FL $21,632
CA $29,494
VA $26,000
NY $33,280
NH $27,498
WI $17,400
IL $27,040
ND $19,000
MD $28,080
GA $18,720
TX $18,013
SC $20,093
NC $17,500
NE $20,800
PA $33,280
AZ $37,274
MN $23,400
VT $53,726
DC $35,400
MA $36,088
Recent certified cases
| Case | Employer | City | Wage | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-200-24154-060874 | Lexes, LLC | Mason City | $21,445 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| G-200-24154-060876 | Lexes, LLC | Mason City | $557,570 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| G-200-23270-384367 | Jenny's 2, LLC | Clinton | $20,342 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| G-200-23270-384399 | Jenny's 2, LLC | Clinton | $20,342 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| G-200-23241-305790 | Seven Stars Family Restaurant | Clear Lake | $21,341 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| G-200-23174-141105 | Sunset Family Restaurant | Manchester | $21,341 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| G-200-23242-309287 | Sunset Family Restaurant | Manchester | $21,341 | Nov 21, 2024 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.