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Clergy average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$62,710
- Waterloo$60,940
- Davenport$58,090
- Cedar Rapids$56,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $62,710 | $61,640 | $58,570 | $50,796 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $60,940 | $60,170 | $58,180 | $49,441 | 87 |
| Davenport | $58,090 | $58,820 | $50,090 | $47,260 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $56,110 | $57,320 | $51,080 | $45,744 | 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.
Clergy salary in other states
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 21-2011.
- 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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