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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Waterloo$73,480
- Des Moines$70,410
- Davenport$65,210
- Cedar Rapids$53,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $73,480 | $69,920 | $56,160 | $58,343 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $70,410 | $62,420 | $52,490 | $56,300 | 92 |
| Davenport | $65,210 | $59,790 | $48,220 | $52,710 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $53,280 | $49,020 | $43,510 | $43,578 | 89 |
*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.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Iowa
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 25-1194.
- 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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