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Medical Equipment Preparers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$45,210
- Iowa City$44,120
- Sioux City$43,730
- Davenport$43,010
- Cedar Rapids$42,330
- Waterloo$41,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $45,210 | $45,020 | $38,110 | $37,400 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $44,120 | $39,170 | $39,170 | $36,566 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $43,730 | $42,430 | $40,070 | $36,267 | 86 |
| Davenport | $43,010 | $39,930 | $38,640 | $35,716 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $42,330 | $41,070 | $36,610 | $35,195 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $41,220 | $39,530 | $36,460 | $34,346 | 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 31-9093.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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