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Graphic Designers average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$58,100
- Des Moines$57,110
- Ames$57,100
- Davenport$56,180
- Iowa City$55,640
- Sioux City$53,480
- Dubuque$52,950
- Waterloo$52,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $58,100 | $58,520 | $46,740 | $47,267 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $57,110 | $56,520 | $46,380 | $46,510 | 92 |
| Ames | $57,100 | $57,060 | $46,080 | $46,502 | 89 |
| Davenport | $56,180 | $52,500 | $43,680 | $45,798 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $55,640 | $49,350 | $46,990 | $45,384 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $53,480 | $47,270 | $40,430 | $43,731 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $52,950 | $48,620 | $39,370 | $43,325 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $52,830 | $51,060 | $44,310 | $43,233 | 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 27-1024.
- 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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