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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$43,580
- Des Moines$43,500
- Dubuque$43,010
- Iowa City$42,370
- Sioux City$41,380
- Cedar Rapids$41,040
- Waterloo$40,830
- Davenport$40,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $43,580 | $44,580 | $37,610 | $36,152 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $43,500 | $45,180 | $36,040 | $36,091 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $43,010 | $41,450 | $33,770 | $35,716 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $42,370 | $39,580 | $37,100 | $35,226 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $41,380 | $38,820 | $33,090 | $34,468 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $41,040 | $39,830 | $32,170 | $34,208 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $40,830 | $38,770 | $31,740 | $34,047 | 87 |
| Davenport | $40,530 | $37,950 | $31,360 | $33,818 | 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 37-3011.
- 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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