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Tax Preparers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$66,960
- Davenport$62,700
- Dubuque$62,510
- Sioux City$57,450
- Cedar Rapids$56,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $66,960 | $63,560 | $46,970 | $54,004 | 92 |
| Davenport | $62,700 | $60,280 | $39,900 | $50,789 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $62,510 | $61,330 | $46,630 | $50,643 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $57,450 | $48,650 | $39,580 | $46,770 | 86 |
| Cedar Rapids | $56,490 | $51,820 | $39,370 | $46,035 | 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 13-2082.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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