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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$65,110
- Cedar Rapids$61,930
- Waterloo$59,940
- Des Moines$59,300
- Sioux City$58,280
- Dubuque$56,820
- Iowa City$54,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $65,110 | $61,260 | $49,830 | $52,634 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $61,930 | $63,360 | $50,410 | $50,199 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $59,940 | $60,530 | $48,660 | $48,676 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $59,300 | $59,370 | $49,470 | $48,186 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $58,280 | $58,920 | $47,020 | $47,405 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $56,820 | $52,490 | $48,670 | $46,288 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $54,790 | $49,880 | $47,960 | $44,734 | 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 25-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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