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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$34,960
- Des Moines$34,780
- Dubuque$34,020
- Davenport$32,640
- Ames$32,560
- Sioux City$32,510
- Waterloo$32,330
- Cedar Rapids$31,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $34,960 | $35,120 | $30,190 | $29,554 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $34,780 | $33,120 | $29,520 | $29,416 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $34,020 | $32,520 | $30,280 | $28,834 | 87 |
| Davenport | $32,640 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $27,778 | 89 |
| Ames | $32,560 | $29,900 | $28,500 | $27,716 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $32,510 | $31,330 | $29,010 | $27,678 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $32,330 | $32,050 | $28,410 | $27,540 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $31,920 | $30,940 | $27,860 | $27,227 | 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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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