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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$32,910
- Davenport$32,760
- Dubuque$32,140
- Ames$31,890
- Sioux City$31,840
- Cedar Rapids$31,360
- Iowa City$30,570
- Waterloo$28,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $32,910 | $33,790 | $29,440 | $27,984 | 92 |
| Davenport | $32,760 | $31,730 | $31,200 | $27,870 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $32,140 | $32,270 | $30,330 | $27,395 | 87 |
| Ames | $31,890 | $31,840 | $28,490 | $27,204 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $31,840 | $31,290 | $29,450 | $27,165 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $31,360 | $29,940 | $28,430 | $26,798 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $30,570 | $29,350 | $28,240 | $26,193 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $28,920 | $28,140 | $27,020 | $24,930 | 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 35-3041.
- 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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