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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$102,460
- Ames$100,720
- Dubuque$100,160
- Iowa City$99,760
- Sioux City$99,160
- Waterloo$99,060
- Cedar Rapids$98,610
- Davenport$98,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $102,460 | $97,330 | $78,320 | $77,629 | 92 |
| Ames | $100,720 | $100,200 | $77,550 | $76,471 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $100,160 | $99,210 | $77,140 | $76,098 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $99,760 | $93,020 | $76,850 | $75,832 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $99,160 | $88,460 | $75,040 | $75,433 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $99,060 | $97,430 | $76,170 | $75,366 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $98,610 | $95,540 | $76,230 | $75,067 | 89 |
| Davenport | $98,430 | $92,950 | $77,600 | $74,947 | 89 |
*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 17-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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