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Physician Assistants average salary by city in Iowa
- Waterloo$145,030
- Iowa City$142,700
- Cedar Rapids$140,730
- Des Moines$137,940
- Davenport$136,520
- Sioux City$136,140
- Dubuque$124,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $145,030 | $132,880 | $118,810 | $105,495 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $142,700 | $134,770 | $134,770 | $103,991 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $140,730 | $129,680 | $119,630 | $102,719 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $137,940 | $133,830 | $114,530 | $100,918 | 92 |
| Davenport | $136,520 | $137,420 | $118,610 | $100,001 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $136,140 | $130,970 | $115,270 | $99,756 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $124,960 | $126,050 | $107,640 | $92,539 | 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 29-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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