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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Iowa
- Sioux City$39,820
- Des Moines$38,760
- Davenport$37,950
- Dubuque$37,840
- Waterloo$36,940
- Ames$36,550
- Iowa City$36,420
- Cedar Rapids$35,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $39,820 | $42,740 | $34,410 | $33,274 | 86 |
| Des Moines | $38,760 | $36,770 | $35,540 | $32,463 | 92 |
| Davenport | $37,950 | $36,520 | $31,200 | $31,843 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $37,840 | $36,520 | $33,820 | $31,758 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $36,940 | $37,130 | $30,980 | $31,069 | 87 |
| Ames | $36,550 | $36,110 | $32,320 | $30,771 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $36,420 | $35,810 | $30,900 | $30,671 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $35,670 | $35,150 | $30,330 | $30,097 | 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 51-3021.
- 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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