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Dentists, General average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$204,670
- Iowa City$189,170
- Sioux City$188,350
- Davenport$185,070
- Cedar Rapids$178,800
- Ames$178,120
- Dubuque$175,850
- Waterloo$169,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $204,670 | $209,300 | $175,000 | $145,201 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $189,170 | $199,410 | $157,860 | $134,277 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $188,350 | $191,280 | $134,160 | $133,696 | 86 |
| Davenport | $185,070 | $168,170 | $134,360 | $131,376 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $178,800 | $175,420 | $132,150 | $127,293 | 89 |
| Ames | $178,120 | $163,950 | $131,520 | $126,854 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $175,850 | $161,140 | $123,760 | $125,389 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $169,110 | $163,600 | $130,090 | $121,038 | 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 29-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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