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Industrial Machinery Mechanics average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$72,760
- Cedar Rapids$72,610
- Waterloo$70,810
- Ames$68,690
- Sioux City$68,290
- Dubuque$68,170
- Iowa City$65,930
- Des Moines$65,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $72,760 | $72,790 | $62,120 | $57,864 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $72,610 | $73,800 | $60,460 | $57,764 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $70,810 | $77,850 | $60,280 | $56,566 | 87 |
| Ames | $68,690 | $67,250 | $60,190 | $55,155 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $68,290 | $68,940 | $54,920 | $54,889 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $68,170 | $65,480 | $62,570 | $54,809 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $65,930 | $63,490 | $56,630 | $53,261 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $65,910 | $63,590 | $58,020 | $53,246 | 92 |
*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 49-9041.
- 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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