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Managers, All Other average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$152,370
- Ames$137,820
- Davenport$131,400
- Cedar Rapids$129,230
- Iowa City$117,240
- Sioux City$110,250
- Dubuque$108,770
- Waterloo$108,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $152,370 | $139,110 | $103,140 | $110,233 | 92 |
| Ames | $137,820 | $138,110 | $95,280 | $100,841 | 89 |
| Davenport | $131,400 | $126,510 | $87,630 | $96,696 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $129,230 | $122,110 | $88,430 | $95,296 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $117,240 | $109,140 | $77,990 | $87,465 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $110,250 | $105,370 | $75,390 | $82,813 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $108,770 | $104,900 | $62,360 | $81,828 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $108,760 | $99,530 | $73,720 | $81,822 | 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 11-9199.
- 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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