Dietary Aide Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Dietary Aide Salary
$25.00/hour
The average salary for a Dietary Aide in Iowa is $25.00 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $29.97.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Dietary Aide salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$25.00/hour
Iowa
20% lower than the US average.
$29.97/hour
United States
How does the pay for Dietary Aides in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Dietary Aides the most, averaging $27 per hour, followed by South Dakota ($27) and Nebraska ($26). Nebraska has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Iowa average for Dietary Aides is $25 per hour — Wisconsin pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $27 | $37 |
| South Dakota | $27 | $36 |
| Nebraska | $26 | $37 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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