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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Sioux City$82,790
- Davenport$78,450
- Cedar Rapids$77,380
- Dubuque$77,070
- Des Moines$74,110
- Waterloo$73,710
- Ames$73,590
- Iowa City$70,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $82,790 | $82,170 | $70,740 | $64,539 | 86 |
| Davenport | $78,450 | $76,580 | $59,370 | $61,650 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $77,380 | $72,640 | $60,980 | $60,938 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $77,070 | $77,130 | $61,870 | $60,732 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $74,110 | $71,150 | $59,060 | $58,762 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $73,710 | $75,370 | $59,140 | $58,496 | 87 |
| Ames | $73,590 | $74,160 | $59,420 | $58,416 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $70,910 | $68,960 | $59,040 | $56,632 | 92 |
*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.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other states
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary by city and state
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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 51-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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