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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$43,220
- Waterloo$41,940
- Sioux City$41,470
- Davenport$40,150
- Cedar Rapids$39,290
- Iowa City$34,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $43,220 | $42,420 | $36,760 | $35,877 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $41,940 | $38,380 | $32,900 | $34,897 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $41,470 | $40,290 | $34,100 | $34,537 | 86 |
| Davenport | $40,150 | $39,010 | $32,490 | $33,527 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $39,290 | $38,160 | $26,260 | $32,868 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $34,820 | $34,650 | $26,440 | $29,447 | 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.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in other states
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 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 49-9098.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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