The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Iowa is $28,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,680.
Pay spans roughly $20,570 at the 10th percentile to $44,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.67 per hour. An estimated 3,410 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $28,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.67 |
| 10th percentile | $20,570 |
| 90th percentile | $44,730 |
| Employment | 3,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.