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Editors average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$69,180
- Des Moines$67,280
- Iowa City$66,730
- Cedar Rapids$66,140
- Davenport$61,840
- Waterloo$54,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $69,180 | $60,980 | $44,180 | $55,481 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $67,280 | $63,720 | $46,080 | $54,217 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $66,730 | $63,440 | $52,430 | $53,851 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $66,140 | $61,880 | $47,700 | $53,422 | 89 |
| Davenport | $61,840 | $58,050 | $44,500 | $50,130 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $54,370 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $44,412 | 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 27-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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