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Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$76,960
- Davenport$73,620
- Iowa City$72,530
- Sioux City$72,070
- Des Moines$72,010
- Cedar Rapids$68,770
- Waterloo$65,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $76,960 | $79,740 | $63,240 | $60,659 | 89 |
| Davenport | $73,620 | $73,440 | $63,660 | $58,436 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $72,530 | $78,030 | $64,110 | $57,711 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $72,070 | $68,770 | $62,770 | $57,404 | 86 |
| Des Moines | $72,010 | $73,910 | $59,590 | $57,364 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $68,770 | $68,210 | $60,870 | $55,208 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $65,720 | $71,330 | $59,860 | $53,100 | 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 47-4011.
- 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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