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Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$72,200
- Davenport$68,170
- Waterloo$64,450
- Dubuque$54,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $72,200 | $75,760 | $61,950 | $57,491 | 92 |
| Davenport | $68,170 | $69,270 | $49,280 | $54,809 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $64,450 | $60,110 | $60,110 | $52,128 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $54,070 | $49,720 | $49,720 | $44,182 | 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 53-7021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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