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Postal Service Clerks average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$64,220
- Waterloo$62,770
- Sioux City$62,250
- Des Moines$60,420
- Davenport$59,450
- Ames$57,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $64,220 | $66,750 | $59,490 | $51,952 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $62,770 | $63,970 | $57,820 | $50,842 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $62,250 | $65,370 | $55,350 | $50,444 | 86 |
| Des Moines | $60,420 | $61,710 | $55,350 | $49,043 | 92 |
| Davenport | $59,450 | $61,920 | $42,600 | $48,301 | 89 |
| Ames | $57,680 | $58,470 | $53,810 | $46,946 | 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 43-5051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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