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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$30,390
- Des Moines$29,940
- Iowa City$29,850
- Ames$29,560
- Sioux City$29,550
- Dubuque$29,180
- Cedar Rapids$28,880
- Waterloo$28,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $30,390 | $31,200 | $28,060 | $26,055 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $29,940 | $29,140 | $27,580 | $25,711 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $29,850 | $28,760 | $26,770 | $25,642 | 92 |
| Ames | $29,560 | $29,220 | $26,990 | $25,420 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $29,550 | $29,090 | $27,140 | $25,412 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $29,180 | $28,680 | $26,450 | $25,129 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $28,880 | $28,280 | $26,550 | $24,899 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $28,660 | $27,820 | $26,110 | $24,731 | 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 35-3023.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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