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Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$40,890
- Ames$37,420
- Dubuque$36,550
- Davenport$35,530
- Des Moines$32,780
- Cedar Rapids$29,590
- Waterloo$25,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $40,890 | $33,690 | $32,950 | $34,093 | 92 |
| Ames | $37,420 | $30,070 | $26,460 | $31,437 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $36,550 | $34,590 | $31,100 | $30,771 | 87 |
| Davenport | $35,530 | $33,120 | $31,200 | $29,990 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $32,780 | $30,750 | $27,960 | $27,885 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $29,590 | $28,140 | $26,270 | $25,443 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $25,980 | $26,790 | $22,850 | $22,629 | 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 43-4121.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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