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Sheet Metal Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$73,460
- Davenport$70,520
- Des Moines$67,550
- Ames$64,400
- Sioux City$64,010
- Waterloo$62,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $73,460 | $82,090 | $60,870 | $58,329 | 89 |
| Davenport | $70,520 | $72,380 | $72,380 | $56,373 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $67,550 | $66,000 | $51,730 | $54,396 | 92 |
| Ames | $64,400 | $64,420 | $47,260 | $52,090 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $64,010 | $67,350 | $46,640 | $51,791 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $62,750 | $63,240 | $53,860 | $50,827 | 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 47-2211.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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