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Highway Maintenance Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$62,190
- Dubuque$59,970
- Ames$59,290
- Iowa City$59,210
- Davenport$58,850
- Cedar Rapids$57,500
- Waterloo$56,150
- Sioux City$55,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $62,190 | $60,900 | $56,020 | $50,398 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $59,970 | $61,420 | $59,380 | $48,699 | 87 |
| Ames | $59,290 | $60,980 | $51,050 | $48,178 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $59,210 | $60,110 | $52,890 | $48,117 | 92 |
| Davenport | $58,850 | $55,030 | $46,760 | $47,841 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $57,500 | $58,440 | $49,320 | $46,808 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $56,150 | $59,380 | $53,100 | $45,775 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $55,010 | $57,760 | $48,610 | $44,902 | 86 |
*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 47-4051.
- 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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