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Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$79,680
- Des Moines$75,420
- Cedar Rapids$69,640
- Iowa City$67,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $79,680 | $79,090 | $66,410 | $62,469 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $75,420 | $80,080 | $65,160 | $59,634 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $69,640 | $75,380 | $65,730 | $55,787 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $67,860 | $78,800 | $53,460 | $54,603 | 92 |
*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 47-2221.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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