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Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$51,500
- Iowa City$46,440
- Des Moines$44,040
- Davenport$42,960
- Dubuque$42,620
- Cedar Rapids$42,530
- Waterloo$42,240
- Sioux City$40,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $51,500 | $46,850 | $35,250 | $42,215 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $46,440 | $47,780 | $35,810 | $38,342 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $44,040 | $43,450 | $36,030 | $36,504 | 92 |
| Davenport | $42,960 | $37,710 | $35,040 | $35,678 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $42,620 | $40,560 | $34,670 | $35,417 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $42,530 | $42,970 | $35,200 | $35,349 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $42,240 | $40,540 | $35,800 | $35,127 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $40,290 | $38,230 | $32,890 | $33,634 | 86 |
*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 51-5112.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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