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Recreation Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$37,490
- Dubuque$37,250
- Sioux City$35,190
- Davenport$34,140
- Waterloo$33,370
- Iowa City$33,160
- Ames$32,440
- Cedar Rapids$32,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $37,490 | $36,150 | $30,800 | $31,490 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $37,250 | $36,660 | $32,410 | $31,307 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $35,190 | $35,700 | $28,400 | $29,730 | 86 |
| Davenport | $34,140 | $31,280 | $31,200 | $28,926 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $33,370 | $29,700 | $26,310 | $28,337 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $33,160 | $31,740 | $29,010 | $28,176 | 92 |
| Ames | $32,440 | $31,110 | $27,840 | $27,625 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $32,420 | $29,740 | $26,440 | $27,609 | 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 39-9032.
- 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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