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Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$39,360
- Cedar Rapids$38,630
- Dubuque$38,050
- Waterloo$37,750
- Davenport$37,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $39,360 | $39,270 | $37,020 | $32,922 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $38,630 | $38,770 | $37,890 | $32,363 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $38,050 | $39,020 | $35,340 | $31,919 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $37,750 | $38,410 | $36,850 | $31,689 | 87 |
| Davenport | $37,290 | $38,180 | $35,210 | $31,337 | 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 43-5021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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