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Fundraisers average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$80,910
- Cedar Rapids$72,730
- Sioux City$70,930
- Iowa City$69,020
- Des Moines$68,630
- Davenport$64,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $80,910 | $80,430 | $56,740 | $63,287 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $72,730 | $61,170 | $51,240 | $57,844 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $70,930 | $68,350 | $55,960 | $56,646 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $69,020 | $60,240 | $53,290 | $55,375 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $68,630 | $65,060 | $58,260 | $55,115 | 92 |
| Davenport | $64,030 | $59,890 | $47,350 | $51,807 | 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 13-1131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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