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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$29,950
- Sioux City$29,280
- Ames$29,250
- Iowa City$27,750
- Cedar Rapids$27,490
- Des Moines$27,240
- Dubuque$26,530
- Waterloo$26,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $29,950 | $31,200 | $18,460 | $25,719 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $29,280 | $26,430 | $15,560 | $25,206 | 86 |
| Ames | $29,250 | $22,710 | $15,560 | $25,183 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $27,750 | $22,030 | $15,180 | $24,019 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $27,490 | $21,670 | $15,080 | $23,815 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $27,240 | $20,410 | $15,080 | $23,619 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $26,530 | $20,060 | $15,080 | $23,061 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $26,300 | $21,490 | $15,080 | $22,880 | 87 |
*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 35-3031.
- 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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