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Construction Laborers average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$58,180
- Des Moines$54,000
- Dubuque$53,560
- Waterloo$53,210
- Sioux City$53,010
- Ames$52,140
- Iowa City$52,070
- Cedar Rapids$51,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $58,180 | $54,380 | $45,220 | $47,329 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $54,000 | $49,980 | $47,160 | $44,129 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $53,560 | $48,800 | $46,530 | $43,792 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $53,210 | $49,950 | $45,400 | $43,524 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $53,010 | $48,630 | $45,160 | $43,371 | 86 |
| Ames | $52,140 | $49,810 | $45,760 | $42,705 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $52,070 | $47,940 | $45,490 | $42,651 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $51,910 | $48,670 | $45,210 | $42,529 | 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 47-2061.
- 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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