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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$57,570
- Des Moines$55,610
- Waterloo$53,750
- Dubuque$50,640
- Cedar Rapids$50,140
- Sioux City$49,720
- Iowa City$48,430
- Ames$48,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $57,570 | $57,870 | $44,920 | $46,862 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $55,610 | $57,410 | $45,560 | $45,361 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $53,750 | $55,000 | $44,570 | $43,937 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $50,640 | $47,400 | $43,340 | $41,557 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $50,140 | $46,190 | $41,480 | $41,174 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $49,720 | $46,760 | $44,190 | $40,852 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $48,430 | $44,960 | $37,870 | $39,865 | 92 |
| Ames | $48,010 | $44,780 | $37,930 | $39,543 | 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 47-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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