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Counter and Rental Clerks average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$44,860
- Iowa City$44,360
- Cedar Rapids$44,270
- Waterloo$44,120
- Des Moines$43,450
- Ames$42,300
- Sioux City$41,230
- Dubuque$39,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $44,860 | $40,200 | $35,610 | $37,132 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $44,360 | $44,020 | $37,540 | $36,749 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $44,270 | $41,680 | $35,320 | $36,680 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $44,120 | $40,200 | $34,640 | $36,566 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $43,450 | $38,920 | $37,130 | $36,053 | 92 |
| Ames | $42,300 | $38,780 | $36,470 | $35,172 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $41,230 | $38,190 | $34,200 | $34,353 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $39,790 | $38,400 | $35,520 | $33,251 | 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 41-2021.
- 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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