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Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$121,000
- Iowa City$116,410
- Davenport$116,030
- Des Moines$113,210
- Cedar Rapids$112,360
- Ames$107,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $121,000 | $104,290 | $100,660 | $89,967 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $116,410 | $107,000 | $99,750 | $86,913 | 92 |
| Davenport | $116,030 | $106,840 | $88,550 | $86,660 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $113,210 | $107,040 | $90,990 | $84,783 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $112,360 | $104,360 | $97,690 | $84,217 | 89 |
| Ames | $107,230 | $103,750 | $83,160 | $80,803 | 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 17-2071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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