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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$57,740
- Cedar Rapids$55,090
- Des Moines$53,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $57,740 | $54,620 | $42,140 | $46,992 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $55,090 | $48,700 | $39,510 | $44,963 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $53,580 | $48,090 | $29,740 | $43,807 | 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 25-1081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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