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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$52,640
- Des Moines$51,900
- Davenport$41,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $52,640 | $49,340 | $37,780 | $43,088 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $51,900 | $50,450 | $38,150 | $42,521 | 92 |
| Davenport | $41,100 | $31,340 | $31,200 | $34,254 | 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 25-9044.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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