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Tool and Die Makers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$72,690
- Waterloo$66,010
- Dubuque$66,000
- Cedar Rapids$65,890
- Davenport$64,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $72,690 | $73,170 | $64,940 | $57,817 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $66,010 | $65,590 | $60,950 | $53,322 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $66,000 | $63,290 | $61,570 | $53,315 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $65,890 | $63,140 | $58,200 | $53,231 | 89 |
| Davenport | $64,780 | $64,370 | $49,640 | $52,381 | 89 |
*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 51-4111.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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