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Cashiers average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$32,010
- Des Moines$31,500
- Dubuque$31,270
- Iowa City$31,080
- Cedar Rapids$30,760
- Sioux City$30,630
- Waterloo$30,630
- Ames$30,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $32,010 | $31,200 | $30,560 | $27,295 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $31,500 | $29,640 | $28,800 | $26,905 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $31,270 | $30,500 | $28,760 | $26,729 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $31,080 | $29,080 | $28,000 | $26,584 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $30,760 | $29,270 | $27,890 | $26,339 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $30,630 | $29,470 | $28,430 | $26,239 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $30,630 | $29,320 | $28,430 | $26,239 | 87 |
| Ames | $30,470 | $29,230 | $28,350 | $26,117 | 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 41-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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