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Industrial Engineers average salary by city in Iowa
- Sioux City$109,040
- Davenport$104,850
- Dubuque$104,820
- Cedar Rapids$103,100
- Des Moines$100,390
- Iowa City$94,840
- Ames$94,810
- Waterloo$93,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $109,040 | $105,660 | $82,580 | $82,008 | 86 |
| Davenport | $104,850 | $104,100 | $86,790 | $79,219 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $104,820 | $109,040 | $89,960 | $79,200 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $103,100 | $99,570 | $80,020 | $78,055 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $100,390 | $98,270 | $80,100 | $76,251 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $94,840 | $85,800 | $79,870 | $72,558 | 92 |
| Ames | $94,810 | $88,650 | $79,670 | $72,538 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $93,260 | $92,330 | $77,040 | $71,506 | 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 17-2112.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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