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Computer Occupations, All Other average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$116,090
- Davenport$112,920
- Waterloo$110,030
- Des Moines$109,350
- Sioux City$108,380
- Dubuque$106,850
- Iowa City$105,850
- Ames$102,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $116,090 | $106,750 | $78,380 | $86,700 | 89 |
| Davenport | $112,920 | $110,640 | $84,820 | $84,590 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $110,030 | $107,660 | $68,030 | $82,667 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $109,350 | $109,490 | $78,570 | $82,214 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $108,380 | $108,820 | $45,480 | $81,569 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $106,850 | $90,480 | $76,220 | $80,550 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $105,850 | $106,890 | $78,430 | $79,885 | 92 |
| Ames | $102,510 | $92,310 | $74,650 | $77,662 | 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.
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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 15-1299.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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