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Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$94,360
- Dubuque$93,160
- Waterloo$92,850
- Cedar Rapids$91,920
- Sioux City$90,240
- Iowa City$89,330
- Des Moines$87,030
- Ames$77,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $94,360 | $87,390 | $75,550 | $72,238 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $93,160 | $94,210 | $77,550 | $71,440 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $92,850 | $98,240 | $82,440 | $71,233 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $91,920 | $79,690 | $77,700 | $70,615 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $90,240 | $92,600 | $79,100 | $69,497 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $89,330 | $91,560 | $74,120 | $68,891 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $87,030 | $78,770 | $74,610 | $67,360 | 92 |
| Ames | $77,820 | $73,810 | $63,870 | $61,231 | 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 29-1122.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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