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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$32,640
- Dubuque$32,390
- Des Moines$31,630
- Iowa City$30,130
- Sioux City$29,700
- Ames$28,880
- Cedar Rapids$28,200
- Waterloo$28,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $32,640 | $32,300 | $29,820 | $27,778 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $32,390 | $31,730 | $28,460 | $27,586 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $31,630 | $29,760 | $27,290 | $27,005 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $30,130 | $29,170 | $26,810 | $25,856 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $29,700 | $29,330 | $27,790 | $25,527 | 86 |
| Ames | $28,880 | $27,850 | $26,890 | $24,899 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $28,200 | $28,170 | $23,200 | $24,373 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $28,130 | $27,580 | $24,690 | $24,318 | 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 39-9011.
- 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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