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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$37,170
- Des Moines$36,980
- Sioux City$36,140
- Dubuque$35,990
- Davenport$35,810
- Iowa City$35,780
- Cedar Rapids$35,450
- Waterloo$35,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $37,170 | $36,410 | $31,210 | $31,245 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $36,980 | $36,070 | $32,910 | $31,100 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $36,140 | $36,270 | $30,730 | $30,457 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $35,990 | $35,610 | $30,910 | $30,342 | 87 |
| Davenport | $35,810 | $35,480 | $31,200 | $30,204 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $35,780 | $35,910 | $31,040 | $30,181 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $35,450 | $35,720 | $30,330 | $29,929 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $35,450 | $35,420 | $30,500 | $29,929 | 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 35-2014.
- 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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