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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$58,610
- Iowa City$58,500
- Sioux City$56,940
- Ames$55,970
- Cedar Rapids$55,720
- Dubuque$55,190
- Waterloo$54,530
- Davenport$53,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $58,610 | $59,980 | $49,520 | $47,658 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $58,500 | $57,780 | $48,680 | $47,574 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $56,940 | $58,230 | $47,490 | $46,379 | 86 |
| Ames | $55,970 | $58,560 | $49,250 | $45,637 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $55,720 | $56,750 | $47,710 | $45,445 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $55,190 | $56,100 | $48,560 | $45,040 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $54,530 | $51,080 | $47,430 | $44,535 | 87 |
| Davenport | $53,840 | $48,630 | $47,270 | $44,006 | 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 51-4121.
- 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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