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Library Technicians average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$52,580
- Dubuque$50,590
- Waterloo$48,110
- Des Moines$47,450
- Ames$46,790
- Davenport$45,500
- Cedar Rapids$44,390
- Sioux City$35,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $52,580 | $61,300 | $42,640 | $43,042 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $50,590 | $47,820 | $38,200 | $41,518 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $48,110 | $47,670 | $40,880 | $39,620 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $47,450 | $46,840 | $37,770 | $39,115 | 92 |
| Ames | $46,790 | $45,880 | $35,680 | $38,610 | 89 |
| Davenport | $45,500 | $42,920 | $39,690 | $37,622 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $44,390 | $44,960 | $33,190 | $36,772 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $35,850 | $34,930 | $28,080 | $30,235 | 86 |
*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 25-4031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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