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Tutors average salary by city in Iowa
- Waterloo$76,550
- Iowa City$45,240
- Cedar Rapids$43,720
- Davenport$38,600
- Sioux City$35,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $76,550 | $32,940 | $30,890 | $60,386 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $45,240 | $43,920 | $31,400 | $37,423 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $43,720 | $38,410 | $37,840 | $36,259 | 89 |
| Davenport | $38,600 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $32,340 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $35,590 | $32,570 | $23,150 | $30,036 | 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 25-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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