Iowa Institution and Cafeteria Cooks: Schools and Careers

Fast Facts for Cafeteria Cooks in Iowa

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Ames, Sioux City and Waterloo
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids

Salaries for Cafeteria Cooks in Iowa

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Iowa City, Ames and Des Moines
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Cafeteria Cooks

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Cafeteria Cooks relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Iowa City400$32,170
Dubuque220$28,340
Des Moines-West Des Moines970$29,540
Cedar Rapids540$29,500
Ames320$29,080
Waterloo-Cedar Falls390$27,680
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