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Food Service Managers average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$73,480
- Ames$72,730
- Davenport$71,690
- Dubuque$71,260
- Des Moines$70,610
- Waterloo$70,130
- Sioux City$68,290
- Cedar Rapids$67,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $73,480 | $75,150 | $61,500 | $58,343 | 92 |
| Ames | $72,730 | $62,590 | $53,520 | $57,844 | 89 |
| Davenport | $71,690 | $61,930 | $48,660 | $57,151 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $71,260 | $76,910 | $58,170 | $56,865 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $70,610 | $66,860 | $56,580 | $56,433 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $70,130 | $63,650 | $51,870 | $56,113 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $68,290 | $64,220 | $54,690 | $54,889 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $67,530 | $62,230 | $54,580 | $54,383 | 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 11-9051.
- 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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