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Machinists average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$62,700
- Davenport$62,140
- Dubuque$57,270
- Cedar Rapids$57,040
- Waterloo$57,000
- Des Moines$56,640
- Sioux City$53,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $62,700 | $60,200 | $59,200 | $50,789 | 89 |
| Davenport | $62,140 | $61,710 | $50,250 | $50,360 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $57,270 | $58,890 | $51,490 | $46,632 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $57,040 | $56,000 | $49,660 | $46,456 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $57,000 | $58,100 | $50,690 | $46,425 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $56,640 | $59,290 | $48,350 | $46,150 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $53,180 | $56,350 | $44,560 | $43,501 | 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 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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