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Accountants and Auditors average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$87,250
- Ames$84,740
- Cedar Rapids$83,680
- Sioux City$83,650
- Davenport$83,400
- Waterloo$80,970
- Dubuque$79,580
- Iowa City$79,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $87,250 | $79,290 | $64,450 | $67,507 | 92 |
| Ames | $84,740 | $79,320 | $62,960 | $65,836 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $83,680 | $77,180 | $61,260 | $65,131 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $83,650 | $78,650 | $64,530 | $65,111 | 86 |
| Davenport | $83,400 | $77,600 | $61,580 | $64,944 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $80,970 | $73,530 | $59,790 | $63,327 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $79,580 | $74,140 | $61,160 | $62,402 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $79,560 | $75,100 | $63,190 | $62,389 | 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 13-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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