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Dishwashers average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$30,850
- Ames$30,520
- Des Moines$30,510
- Cedar Rapids$29,560
- Iowa City$29,550
- Dubuque$29,490
- Sioux City$29,440
- Waterloo$28,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $30,850 | $31,200 | $29,330 | $26,407 | 89 |
| Ames | $30,520 | $30,110 | $27,820 | $26,155 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $30,510 | $30,450 | $27,810 | $26,147 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $29,560 | $29,310 | $27,050 | $25,420 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $29,550 | $29,530 | $27,500 | $25,412 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $29,490 | $29,380 | $27,290 | $25,366 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $29,440 | $29,230 | $27,590 | $25,328 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $28,390 | $28,890 | $24,960 | $24,522 | 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 35-9021.
- 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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