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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$59,990
- Davenport$55,020
- Sioux City$54,930
- Waterloo$54,630
- Cedar Rapids$54,380
- Des Moines$52,360
- Iowa City$52,360
- Dubuque$51,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $59,990 | $61,820 | $49,470 | $48,714 | 89 |
| Davenport | $55,020 | $51,190 | $44,790 | $44,910 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $54,930 | $54,800 | $47,430 | $44,841 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $54,630 | $51,250 | $50,900 | $44,611 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $54,380 | $49,420 | $46,260 | $44,420 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $52,360 | $50,850 | $41,600 | $42,873 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $52,360 | $49,270 | $46,460 | $42,873 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $51,190 | $49,800 | $46,930 | $41,978 | 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 51-9061.
- 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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