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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$52,660
- Iowa City$51,420
- Cedar Rapids$50,330
- Ames$49,610
- Dubuque$49,350
- Davenport$49,220
- Waterloo$48,970
- Sioux City$47,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $52,660 | $50,610 | $45,160 | $43,103 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $51,420 | $49,220 | $41,840 | $42,154 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $50,330 | $48,690 | $43,990 | $41,319 | 89 |
| Ames | $49,610 | $47,970 | $39,520 | $40,768 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $49,350 | $47,630 | $41,410 | $40,569 | 87 |
| Davenport | $49,220 | $47,840 | $41,620 | $40,470 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $48,970 | $47,540 | $40,010 | $40,278 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $47,650 | $47,390 | $39,990 | $39,268 | 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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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by city and state
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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 43-3031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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