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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$112,600
- Cedar Rapids$109,460
- Des Moines$100,590
- Iowa City$83,770
- Davenport$71,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $112,600 | $93,720 | $66,690 | $84,377 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $109,460 | $98,920 | $76,950 | $82,287 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $100,590 | $95,200 | $67,830 | $76,384 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $83,770 | $81,580 | $67,190 | $65,191 | 92 |
| Davenport | $71,830 | $69,410 | $69,410 | $57,245 | 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 19-1042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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