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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$92,970
- Des Moines$81,470
- Cedar Rapids$73,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $92,970 | $76,160 | $58,310 | $71,313 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $81,470 | $75,180 | $60,770 | $63,660 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $73,750 | $74,360 | $60,350 | $58,522 | 89 |
*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.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Iowa
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 25-1042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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