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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$70,970
- Davenport$70,760
- Des Moines$69,730
- Dubuque$68,810
- Cedar Rapids$66,550
- Sioux City$63,530
- Iowa City$62,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $70,970 | $63,620 | $59,390 | $56,672 | 89 |
| Davenport | $70,760 | $66,370 | $56,720 | $56,533 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $69,730 | $64,240 | $60,110 | $55,847 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $68,810 | $65,760 | $59,820 | $55,235 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $66,550 | $62,660 | $57,120 | $53,731 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $63,530 | $61,630 | $55,440 | $51,424 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $62,900 | $59,990 | $48,790 | $50,942 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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