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Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$154,530
- Des Moines$153,060
- Davenport$151,470
- Cedar Rapids$139,370
- Dubuque$136,200
- Sioux City$134,700
- Waterloo$131,200
- Iowa City$124,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $154,530 | $137,390 | $116,350 | $111,627 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $153,060 | $138,140 | $112,060 | $110,678 | 92 |
| Davenport | $151,470 | $142,600 | $106,190 | $109,652 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $139,370 | $130,430 | $104,010 | $101,841 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $136,200 | $129,670 | $103,030 | $99,795 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $134,700 | $125,430 | $106,020 | $98,827 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $131,200 | $125,970 | $102,200 | $96,567 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $124,290 | $118,070 | $103,420 | $92,107 | 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 11-3121.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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