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Teachers and Instructors, All Other average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$90,130
- Des Moines$57,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $90,130 | $98,390 | $64,020 | $69,423 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $57,250 | $54,080 | $53,480 | $46,617 | 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.
Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in other states
Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary by city and state
More about pay in Iowa
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 25-3099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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