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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Iowa
- Sioux City$46,850
- Cedar Rapids$41,250
- Des Moines$40,370
- Davenport$38,640
- Iowa City$38,610
- Waterloo$37,860
- Ames$37,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $46,850 | $46,530 | $38,430 | $38,655 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $41,250 | $36,710 | $36,480 | $34,369 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $40,370 | $37,750 | $37,340 | $33,695 | 92 |
| Davenport | $38,640 | $36,850 | $36,140 | $32,371 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $38,610 | $36,850 | $36,370 | $32,348 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $37,860 | $36,440 | $35,470 | $31,774 | 87 |
| Ames | $37,200 | $36,330 | $30,090 | $31,268 | 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 25-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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