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Nursing Assistants average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$42,980
- Des Moines$42,640
- Dubuque$41,790
- Iowa City$41,730
- Sioux City$41,360
- Cedar Rapids$41,100
- Davenport$40,780
- Waterloo$40,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $42,980 | $43,540 | $38,520 | $35,693 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $42,640 | $43,940 | $37,280 | $35,433 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $41,790 | $41,580 | $37,580 | $34,782 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $41,730 | $39,330 | $36,500 | $34,736 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $41,360 | $38,940 | $37,360 | $34,453 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $41,100 | $39,110 | $36,110 | $34,254 | 89 |
| Davenport | $40,780 | $38,740 | $36,890 | $34,009 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $40,660 | $38,930 | $36,690 | $33,917 | 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 31-1131.
- 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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