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Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$88,630
- Dubuque$87,450
- Davenport$83,770
- Iowa City$82,610
- Ames$82,250
- Waterloo$82,120
- Cedar Rapids$82,060
- Sioux City$81,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $88,630 | $84,080 | $73,030 | $68,425 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $87,450 | $85,030 | $79,620 | $67,640 | 87 |
| Davenport | $83,770 | $78,320 | $75,650 | $65,191 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $82,610 | $78,960 | $63,600 | $64,419 | 92 |
| Ames | $82,250 | $83,170 | $63,960 | $64,179 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $82,120 | $81,050 | $67,530 | $64,093 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $82,060 | $77,550 | $74,290 | $64,053 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $81,360 | $81,900 | $64,240 | $63,587 | 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 29-1127.
- 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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