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Computer Systems Analysts average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$102,650
- Ames$96,610
- Davenport$92,730
- Iowa City$89,750
- Dubuque$89,720
- Cedar Rapids$89,340
- Sioux City$87,970
- Waterloo$84,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $102,650 | $102,070 | $81,530 | $77,755 | 92 |
| Ames | $96,610 | $96,920 | $80,890 | $73,736 | 89 |
| Davenport | $92,730 | $89,500 | $72,970 | $71,154 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $89,750 | $82,040 | $75,230 | $69,170 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $89,720 | $85,310 | $71,450 | $69,150 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $89,340 | $81,510 | $72,400 | $68,898 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $87,970 | $82,250 | $65,020 | $67,986 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $84,130 | $80,140 | $74,420 | $65,430 | 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 15-1211.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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