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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$102,850
- Des Moines$92,510
- Waterloo$83,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $102,850 | $104,920 | $103,890 | $77,888 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $92,510 | $100,700 | $77,370 | $71,007 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $83,090 | $76,550 | $60,010 | $64,738 | 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 51-8013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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