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Tellers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$44,080
- Iowa City$43,580
- Dubuque$42,300
- Ames$42,180
- Cedar Rapids$40,870
- Waterloo$39,950
- Davenport$39,310
- Sioux City$37,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $44,080 | $45,450 | $37,850 | $36,535 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $43,580 | $40,680 | $37,400 | $36,152 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $42,300 | $39,440 | $37,500 | $35,172 | 87 |
| Ames | $42,180 | $43,060 | $37,410 | $35,081 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $40,870 | $38,540 | $36,630 | $34,078 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $39,950 | $38,880 | $35,680 | $33,374 | 87 |
| Davenport | $39,310 | $37,180 | $35,520 | $32,884 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $37,860 | $36,950 | $35,690 | $31,774 | 86 |
*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 43-3071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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