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Soil and Plant Scientists average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$123,060
- Iowa City$98,310
- Cedar Rapids$94,210
- Ames$78,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $123,060 | $132,290 | $81,000 | $91,313 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $98,310 | $84,360 | $64,670 | $74,867 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $94,210 | $94,980 | $57,380 | $72,139 | 89 |
| Ames | $78,630 | $65,080 | $50,210 | $61,770 | 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 19-1013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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