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General and Operations Managers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$117,430
- Davenport$112,390
- Ames$112,350
- Dubuque$110,720
- Sioux City$110,580
- Cedar Rapids$109,150
- Iowa City$107,990
- Waterloo$100,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $117,430 | $98,780 | $65,010 | $87,591 | 92 |
| Davenport | $112,390 | $91,140 | $61,630 | $84,237 | 89 |
| Ames | $112,350 | $97,700 | $62,510 | $84,211 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $110,720 | $92,530 | $61,880 | $83,126 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $110,580 | $90,230 | $60,840 | $83,033 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $109,150 | $90,620 | $60,190 | $82,081 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $107,990 | $81,120 | $59,990 | $81,309 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $100,270 | $82,400 | $57,960 | $76,171 | 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 11-1021.
- 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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