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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$65,340
- Des Moines$64,110
- Cedar Rapids$62,910
- Dubuque$62,890
- Waterloo$62,820
- Ames$62,740
- Davenport$61,750
- Sioux City$60,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $65,340 | $64,890 | $53,390 | $52,810 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $64,110 | $64,250 | $52,190 | $51,868 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $62,910 | $60,270 | $52,890 | $50,949 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $62,890 | $62,070 | $49,960 | $50,934 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $62,820 | $59,880 | $52,180 | $50,881 | 87 |
| Ames | $62,740 | $60,840 | $51,130 | $50,819 | 89 |
| Davenport | $61,750 | $57,700 | $50,040 | $50,061 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $60,930 | $61,130 | $48,940 | $49,434 | 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 43-5052.
- 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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