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Security Guards average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$44,300
- Davenport$43,350
- Waterloo$43,070
- Iowa City$42,680
- Ames$42,590
- Sioux City$42,300
- Cedar Rapids$40,350
- Dubuque$38,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $44,300 | $37,550 | $34,340 | $36,703 | 92 |
| Davenport | $43,350 | $36,800 | $33,350 | $35,976 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $43,070 | $38,670 | $34,920 | $35,762 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $42,680 | $39,540 | $35,680 | $35,463 | 92 |
| Ames | $42,590 | $37,430 | $35,580 | $35,394 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $42,300 | $38,480 | $35,430 | $35,172 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $40,350 | $36,940 | $36,120 | $33,680 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $38,220 | $37,620 | $31,660 | $32,049 | 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 33-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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