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Buyers and Purchasing Agents average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$87,920
- Waterloo$79,870
- Des Moines$78,100
- Sioux City$76,560
- Ames$75,280
- Cedar Rapids$74,550
- Dubuque$72,240
- Iowa City$69,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $87,920 | $84,730 | $66,460 | $67,953 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $79,870 | $73,330 | $59,660 | $62,595 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $78,100 | $73,710 | $60,560 | $61,417 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $76,560 | $74,230 | $61,390 | $60,392 | 86 |
| Ames | $75,280 | $68,880 | $57,600 | $59,541 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $74,550 | $68,630 | $61,260 | $59,055 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $72,240 | $66,050 | $49,570 | $57,518 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $69,560 | $66,660 | $54,950 | $55,734 | 92 |
*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 13-1020.
- 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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