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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$82,230
- Davenport$79,930
- Cedar Rapids$72,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $82,230 | $82,730 | $61,120 | $64,166 | 92 |
| Davenport | $79,930 | $78,990 | $54,920 | $62,635 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $72,700 | $81,390 | $62,260 | $57,824 | 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.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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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 25-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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