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Family Medicine Physicians average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$320,880
- Des Moines$310,640
- Davenport$301,650
- Waterloo$259,750
- Cedar Rapids$255,360
- Iowa City$241,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $320,880 | $248,000 | $224,630 | $216,676 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $310,640 | $265,200 | $237,710 | $210,650 | 92 |
| Davenport | $301,650 | $293,440 | $230,180 | $205,360 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $259,750 | $287,990 | $181,670 | $180,324 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $255,360 | $260,440 | $183,240 | $177,609 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $241,240 | $208,900 | $75,410 | $168,876 | 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 29-1215.
- 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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