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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$85,670
- Des Moines$81,710
- Cedar Rapids$80,160
- Dubuque$79,120
- Davenport$78,800
- Ames$76,910
- Waterloo$76,500
- Sioux City$75,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $85,670 | $85,940 | $70,290 | $66,455 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $81,710 | $78,630 | $70,070 | $63,820 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $80,160 | $78,370 | $67,220 | $62,788 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $79,120 | $76,790 | $71,740 | $62,096 | 87 |
| Davenport | $78,800 | $77,150 | $67,270 | $61,883 | 89 |
| Ames | $76,910 | $77,160 | $67,280 | $60,625 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $76,500 | $76,920 | $64,640 | $60,353 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $75,840 | $75,840 | $66,430 | $59,913 | 86 |
*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 29-1141.
- 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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