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Bakers average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$39,440
- Des Moines$38,760
- Cedar Rapids$38,580
- Iowa City$37,720
- Davenport$36,440
- Ames$34,870
- Sioux City$33,390
- Waterloo$32,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $39,440 | $41,160 | $30,610 | $32,983 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $38,760 | $37,680 | $35,510 | $32,463 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $38,580 | $37,390 | $28,630 | $32,325 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $37,720 | $37,140 | $28,590 | $31,666 | 92 |
| Davenport | $36,440 | $34,210 | $28,920 | $30,687 | 89 |
| Ames | $34,870 | $36,520 | $28,150 | $29,485 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $33,390 | $30,460 | $27,540 | $28,352 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $32,780 | $29,870 | $24,290 | $27,885 | 87 |
*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 51-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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