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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$42,160
- Cedar Rapids$40,660
- Sioux City$39,700
- Waterloo$38,310
- Dubuque$37,810
- Davenport$36,810
- Iowa City$36,450
- Ames$34,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $42,160 | $38,700 | $29,670 | $35,065 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $40,660 | $37,790 | $29,000 | $33,917 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $39,700 | $35,130 | $31,030 | $33,182 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $38,310 | $37,960 | $29,170 | $32,118 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $37,810 | $35,990 | $28,980 | $31,735 | 87 |
| Davenport | $36,810 | $32,670 | $27,530 | $30,970 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $36,450 | $34,900 | $27,290 | $30,694 | 92 |
| Ames | $34,680 | $32,150 | $25,830 | $29,339 | 89 |
*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 39-9031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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