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Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$66,830
- Davenport$66,030
- Waterloo$62,040
- Cedar Rapids$56,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $66,830 | $64,250 | $59,000 | $53,917 | 92 |
| Davenport | $66,030 | $61,510 | $47,460 | $53,338 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $62,040 | $61,560 | $56,860 | $50,283 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $56,060 | $52,560 | $46,750 | $45,706 | 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 31-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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