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Agricultural Equipment Operators average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$51,190
- Sioux City$51,160
- Ames$48,890
- Des Moines$48,330
- Waterloo$47,930
- Iowa City$47,040
- Davenport$46,530
- Cedar Rapids$45,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $51,190 | $49,440 | $39,610 | $41,978 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $51,160 | $49,990 | $42,620 | $41,955 | 86 |
| Ames | $48,890 | $47,610 | $42,790 | $40,217 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $48,330 | $46,220 | $40,440 | $39,788 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $47,930 | $44,810 | $41,800 | $39,482 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $47,040 | $46,940 | $35,690 | $38,801 | 92 |
| Davenport | $46,530 | $45,310 | $38,990 | $38,411 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $45,410 | $44,660 | $38,250 | $37,553 | 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 45-2091.
- 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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