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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$76,050
- Davenport$73,510
- Cedar Rapids$71,500
- Ames$69,610
- Waterloo$69,590
- Sioux City$66,690
- Dubuque$66,650
- Iowa City$65,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $76,050 | $70,660 | $54,730 | $60,053 | 92 |
| Davenport | $73,510 | $62,880 | $48,550 | $58,363 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $71,500 | $64,620 | $49,680 | $57,025 | 89 |
| Ames | $69,610 | $62,970 | $50,740 | $55,767 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $69,590 | $61,810 | $47,670 | $55,754 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $66,690 | $64,770 | $48,000 | $53,824 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $66,650 | $64,180 | $48,480 | $53,797 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $65,210 | $64,170 | $51,290 | $52,710 | 92 |
*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 27-3031.
- 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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