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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$140,090
- Des Moines$105,840
- Cedar Rapids$105,490
- Waterloo$104,440
- Sioux City$100,070
- Davenport$89,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $140,090 | $101,330 | $81,790 | $102,306 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $105,840 | $83,180 | $63,950 | $79,878 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $105,490 | $108,400 | $78,200 | $79,645 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $104,440 | $85,060 | $66,450 | $78,947 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $100,070 | $81,830 | $61,430 | $76,038 | 86 |
| Davenport | $89,520 | $82,250 | $62,770 | $69,017 | 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.
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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 11-9033.
- 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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