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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$39,470
- Des Moines$38,970
- Iowa City$38,890
- Sioux City$38,050
- Ames$37,390
- Davenport$37,270
- Waterloo$36,850
- Cedar Rapids$32,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $39,470 | $38,120 | $36,800 | $33,006 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $38,970 | $37,540 | $35,690 | $32,623 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $38,890 | $37,340 | $35,920 | $32,562 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $38,050 | $37,390 | $33,090 | $31,919 | 86 |
| Ames | $37,390 | $34,490 | $31,950 | $31,414 | 89 |
| Davenport | $37,270 | $35,020 | $35,020 | $31,322 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $36,850 | $36,010 | $31,650 | $31,000 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $32,390 | $29,870 | $29,870 | $27,586 | 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 53-7064.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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