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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$83,670
- Des Moines$78,330
- Iowa City$76,500
- Ames$75,200
- Dubuque$71,420
- Sioux City$69,950
- Cedar Rapids$68,480
- Waterloo$67,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $83,670 | $79,670 | $61,410 | $65,124 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $78,330 | $71,600 | $56,050 | $61,570 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $76,500 | $71,120 | $59,470 | $60,353 | 92 |
| Ames | $75,200 | $70,060 | $60,090 | $59,487 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $71,420 | $64,390 | $55,950 | $56,972 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $69,950 | $63,040 | $51,280 | $55,994 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $68,480 | $63,070 | $51,740 | $55,015 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $67,980 | $61,900 | $51,100 | $54,682 | 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 13-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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