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Receptionists and Information Clerks average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$39,130
- Sioux City$39,080
- Dubuque$38,050
- Des Moines$37,940
- Cedar Rapids$36,950
- Davenport$36,870
- Ames$36,180
- Waterloo$35,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $39,130 | $38,740 | $33,110 | $32,746 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $39,080 | $38,380 | $33,930 | $32,708 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $38,050 | $38,830 | $32,790 | $31,919 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $37,940 | $37,910 | $31,630 | $31,835 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $36,950 | $37,690 | $31,910 | $31,077 | 89 |
| Davenport | $36,870 | $36,170 | $31,510 | $31,016 | 89 |
| Ames | $36,180 | $35,170 | $29,320 | $30,488 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $35,550 | $35,590 | $29,780 | $30,005 | 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 43-4171.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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