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Millwrights average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$67,320
- Cedar Rapids$65,180
- Sioux City$65,140
- Davenport$62,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $67,320 | $63,950 | $59,140 | $54,243 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $65,180 | $60,900 | $52,730 | $52,687 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $65,140 | $62,450 | $59,710 | $52,656 | 86 |
| Davenport | $62,000 | $61,260 | $51,560 | $50,253 | 89 |
*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 49-9044.
- 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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