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Bartenders average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$30,280
- Sioux City$27,960
- Des Moines$27,620
- Iowa City$26,570
- Cedar Rapids$25,470
- Dubuque$25,290
- Waterloo$25,170
- Ames$24,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $30,280 | $31,200 | $21,740 | $25,971 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $27,960 | $23,750 | $20,690 | $24,184 | 86 |
| Des Moines | $27,620 | $22,340 | $18,770 | $23,917 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $26,570 | $21,900 | $18,110 | $23,093 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $25,470 | $21,600 | $18,120 | $22,228 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $25,290 | $21,720 | $18,220 | $22,087 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $25,170 | $21,540 | $17,990 | $21,993 | 87 |
| Ames | $24,890 | $21,580 | $18,420 | $21,773 | 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 35-3011.
- 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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