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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$35,200
- Des Moines$33,080
- Cedar Rapids$32,050
- Sioux City$31,450
- Iowa City$30,790
- Ames$30,720
- Dubuque$30,690
- Waterloo$30,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $35,200 | $34,530 | $31,020 | $29,737 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $33,080 | $34,620 | $29,470 | $28,115 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $32,050 | $32,890 | $27,910 | $27,326 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $31,450 | $30,880 | $28,010 | $26,867 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $30,790 | $30,340 | $27,460 | $26,362 | 92 |
| Ames | $30,720 | $30,420 | $27,830 | $26,308 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $30,690 | $30,410 | $24,690 | $26,285 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $30,300 | $29,900 | $26,270 | $25,986 | 87 |
*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 25-9045.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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