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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$69,050
- Des Moines$62,810
- Ames$62,110
- Dubuque$61,430
- Cedar Rapids$58,680
- Iowa City$57,290
- Sioux City$52,840
- Waterloo$52,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $69,050 | $62,390 | $51,180 | $55,395 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $62,810 | $63,230 | $51,420 | $50,873 | 92 |
| Ames | $62,110 | $58,410 | $54,770 | $50,337 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $61,430 | $57,680 | $54,640 | $49,816 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $58,680 | $53,830 | $51,500 | $47,711 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $57,290 | $52,640 | $49,920 | $46,647 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $52,840 | $49,510 | $44,400 | $43,241 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $52,580 | $53,480 | $47,670 | $43,042 | 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 33-3012.
- 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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