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Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$136,350
- Davenport$128,170
- Cedar Rapids$127,900
- Ames$126,990
- Iowa City$109,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $136,350 | $118,740 | $99,420 | $99,892 | 92 |
| Davenport | $128,170 | $124,900 | $110,640 | $94,612 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $127,900 | $101,530 | $82,500 | $94,437 | 89 |
| Ames | $126,990 | $116,540 | $96,480 | $93,850 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $109,320 | $100,340 | $82,550 | $82,194 | 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 11-9121.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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