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Residential Advisors average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$50,270
- Iowa City$44,960
- Des Moines$41,680
- Waterloo$40,700
- Davenport$39,760
- Sioux City$37,660
- Cedar Rapids$37,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $50,270 | $48,230 | $37,090 | $41,273 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $44,960 | $39,350 | $35,600 | $37,209 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $41,680 | $38,310 | $35,450 | $34,698 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $40,700 | $38,170 | $35,310 | $33,948 | 87 |
| Davenport | $39,760 | $38,120 | $34,110 | $33,228 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $37,660 | $35,690 | $33,010 | $31,621 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $37,240 | $35,620 | $34,950 | $31,299 | 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 39-9041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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