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Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$35,730
- Des Moines$35,600
- Ames$35,090
- Cedar Rapids$34,590
- Waterloo$34,440
- Dubuque$34,360
- Sioux City$34,010
- Iowa City$32,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $35,730 | $32,030 | $29,530 | $30,143 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $35,600 | $33,430 | $29,450 | $30,044 | 92 |
| Ames | $35,090 | $32,460 | $28,730 | $29,653 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $34,590 | $33,430 | $28,590 | $29,270 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $34,440 | $31,270 | $28,450 | $29,156 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $34,360 | $30,960 | $28,630 | $29,094 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $34,010 | $30,150 | $28,390 | $28,826 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $32,660 | $29,940 | $27,930 | $27,793 | 92 |
*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 41-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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