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Food Batchmakers average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$64,370
- Ames$50,870
- Dubuque$48,000
- Des Moines$46,410
- Sioux City$46,190
- Iowa City$45,710
- Davenport$43,900
- Waterloo$43,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $64,370 | $77,920 | $46,330 | $52,067 | 89 |
| Ames | $50,870 | $50,950 | $46,130 | $41,733 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $48,000 | $49,130 | $47,310 | $39,536 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $46,410 | $47,010 | $38,270 | $38,319 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $46,190 | $46,010 | $39,890 | $38,150 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $45,710 | $48,030 | $37,430 | $37,783 | 92 |
| Davenport | $43,900 | $45,600 | $33,800 | $36,397 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $43,630 | $44,860 | $35,520 | $36,191 | 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 51-3092.
- 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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