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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators average salary by city in Iowa
- Waterloo$82,640
- Davenport$68,940
- Des Moines$66,340
- Cedar Rapids$65,400
- Dubuque$64,840
- Iowa City$63,080
- Ames$62,770
- Sioux City$59,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $82,640 | $97,770 | $61,740 | $64,439 | 87 |
| Davenport | $68,940 | $64,850 | $53,470 | $55,321 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $66,340 | $62,610 | $58,290 | $53,575 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $65,400 | $63,310 | $58,240 | $52,856 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $64,840 | $62,250 | $56,000 | $52,427 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $63,080 | $60,530 | $56,620 | $51,080 | 92 |
| Ames | $62,770 | $62,400 | $55,690 | $50,842 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $59,840 | $59,140 | $51,220 | $48,599 | 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 47-2073.
- 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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