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Iowa Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Minimum wage (federal)
- $7.25/hr
- State rate at or below $7.25
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $15,080
- 52 weeks
- Iowa median wage
- $23.34/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 31%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $7.25 |
Lowest paying jobs in Iowa
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 22,410 | $21,000 | $26,940 |
| Bartenders | 9,560 | $21,720 | $25,620 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 330 | $22,490 | $28,730 |
| Gambling Dealers | 970 | $23,020 | $34,680 |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | 100 | $23,210 | $27,080 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 280 | $23,720 | $25,080 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 1,410 | $25,460 | $25,890 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 750 | $25,720 | $26,320 |
| Cooks, All Other | 210 | $26,060 | $30,270 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 5,050 | $27,430 | $27,330 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 3,250 | $28,210 | $26,810 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 2,630 | $28,210 | $30,690 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Iowa?
- Iowa has a state rate at or below the federal minimum, so most employers must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
- How much is the Iowa minimum wage per year?
- At $7.25 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $15,080 before taxes.