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Data Scientists average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$110,030
- Des Moines$104,930
- Cedar Rapids$103,480
- Waterloo$95,400
- Sioux City$95,040
- Ames$88,980
- Dubuque$83,950
- Iowa City$80,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $110,030 | $106,340 | $82,940 | $82,667 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $104,930 | $103,030 | $80,360 | $79,273 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $103,480 | $99,410 | $77,060 | $78,308 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $95,400 | $82,050 | $71,030 | $72,930 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $95,040 | $90,030 | $61,640 | $72,691 | 86 |
| Ames | $88,980 | $79,430 | $64,520 | $68,658 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $83,950 | $74,790 | $63,050 | $65,311 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $80,680 | $72,120 | $48,190 | $63,134 | 92 |
*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 15-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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