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💰 COL Index: 88 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Sioux City, IA

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$66,980
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$76,027
model average ÷ 88.1 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$151,992
City 1BR Rent Reference
$780
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Sioux City?

$66,980 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$66,980/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,582/month
Household income context$62,350

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -4% vs national

Marketing Manager

$151,992
💡 Purchasing-power model $172,522
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.07/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Pharmacist

$131,173
💡 Purchasing-power model $148,891
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.06/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$122,716
💡 Purchasing-power model $139,292
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.00/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,346
💡 Purchasing-power model $118,440
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.17/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Project Manager

$97,664
💡 Purchasing-power model $110,856
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $46.95/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Sioux City

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (88.1/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $151,992
2 Pharmacist $131,173
3 Software Developer $122,716
4 Construction Manager $104,346
5 Project Manager $97,664
6 Physical Therapist $96,150
7 Financial Analyst $95,475
8 Web Developer $89,438
9 Dental Hygienist $84,405
10 Accountant $83,006
11 Registered Nurse $82,997
12 Data Analyst $80,384
13 Police Officer $72,235
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,234
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,396
16 Plumber $61,088
17 Paralegal $60,509
18 Electrician $59,352
19 Real Estate Agent $59,285
20 Graphic Designer $59,150
21 Firefighter $55,080
22 Carpenter $54,887
23 HVAC Technician $53,682
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,194
25 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,215
26 Dental Assistant $48,215
27 Pharmacy Technician $48,215
28 Nail Technician $48,215
29 Cosmetologist $48,215
30 Personal Trainer $48,215
31 Chef/Head Cook $48,215
32 Auto Mechanic $48,215
33 Social Worker $48,215
34 Veterinary Technician $48,215
35 Loan Officer $48,215
36 Insurance Agent $48,215
37 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,215
38 Welder $47,819
39 Medical Assistant $36,903
40 Security Guard $34,849

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Sioux City salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.603×–1.446× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 88.1 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Sioux City

🏠
1BR Rent
$780/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,010/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$218,000
📉
Unemployment
2.8%
💳
Median Income
$62,350
🎓
College Educated
19%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
88
Very Affordable
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❓ Sioux City Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Sioux City mean on this page?

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$66,980 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Sioux City workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Sioux City?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,582 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Sioux City?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Sioux City?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.603×–1.446× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Sioux City

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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