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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$84,990
- Ames$80,550
- Davenport$80,280
- Des Moines$79,690
- Waterloo$78,480
- Iowa City$76,740
- Sioux City$74,880
- Cedar Rapids$72,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $84,990 | $82,940 | $59,200 | $66,003 | 87 |
| Ames | $80,550 | $76,920 | $59,990 | $63,048 | 89 |
| Davenport | $80,280 | $78,530 | $61,460 | $62,868 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $79,690 | $78,500 | $59,490 | $62,475 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $78,480 | $77,070 | $58,570 | $61,670 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $76,740 | $75,070 | $55,530 | $60,512 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $74,880 | $72,050 | $57,650 | $59,274 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $72,440 | $65,000 | $58,450 | $57,651 | 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 13-1051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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