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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$68,310
- Dubuque$67,650
- Cedar Rapids$67,030
- Waterloo$66,500
- Sioux City$65,840
- Ames$65,610
- Davenport$64,610
- Iowa City$60,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $68,310 | $66,920 | $53,150 | $54,902 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $67,650 | $68,980 | $48,750 | $54,463 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $67,030 | $72,920 | $50,510 | $54,050 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $66,500 | $66,000 | $48,790 | $53,698 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $65,840 | $65,430 | $47,390 | $53,192 | 86 |
| Ames | $65,610 | $65,470 | $49,000 | $53,016 | 89 |
| Davenport | $64,610 | $60,140 | $46,850 | $52,251 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $60,680 | $62,870 | $48,270 | $49,242 | 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 49-2022.
- 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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