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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$55,980
- Iowa City$47,930
- Des Moines$46,700
- Cedar Rapids$45,310
- Davenport$45,140
- Waterloo$44,220
- Sioux City$42,160
- Dubuque$41,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $55,980 | $50,730 | $48,330 | $45,644 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $47,930 | $47,720 | $37,530 | $39,482 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $46,700 | $47,780 | $38,890 | $38,541 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $45,310 | $44,650 | $38,050 | $37,477 | 89 |
| Davenport | $45,140 | $45,140 | $37,810 | $37,346 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $44,220 | $45,210 | $37,430 | $36,642 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $42,160 | $41,130 | $36,780 | $35,065 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $41,620 | $41,070 | $36,860 | $34,652 | 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 29-2056.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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