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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$108,010
- Davenport$89,120
- Ames$88,830
- Des Moines$85,640
- Cedar Rapids$81,580
- Waterloo$78,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $108,010 | $113,590 | $79,760 | $81,322 | 92 |
| Davenport | $89,120 | $84,400 | $60,240 | $68,751 | 89 |
| Ames | $88,830 | $77,720 | $71,190 | $68,558 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $85,640 | $79,200 | $69,050 | $66,435 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $81,580 | $76,530 | $62,970 | $63,733 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $78,340 | $78,250 | $66,460 | $61,577 | 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.
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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 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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