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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$112,350
- Des Moines$107,390
- Waterloo$103,990
- Ames$103,660
- Cedar Rapids$100,370
- Iowa City$99,840
- Dubuque$96,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $112,350 | $99,030 | $76,930 | $84,211 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $107,390 | $97,460 | $63,170 | $80,910 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $103,990 | $93,620 | $79,670 | $78,647 | 87 |
| Ames | $103,660 | $95,750 | $83,140 | $78,428 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $100,370 | $94,230 | $62,980 | $76,238 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $99,840 | $98,220 | $81,820 | $75,885 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $96,810 | $87,890 | $61,160 | $73,869 | 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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
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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 17-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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