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Financial and Investment Analysts average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$106,230
- Davenport$104,660
- Sioux City$94,970
- Ames$92,770
- Dubuque$89,420
- Waterloo$87,450
- Cedar Rapids$86,640
- Iowa City$82,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $106,230 | $98,490 | $79,550 | $80,138 | 92 |
| Davenport | $104,660 | $105,850 | $75,700 | $79,093 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $94,970 | $80,940 | $63,380 | $72,644 | 86 |
| Ames | $92,770 | $90,650 | $71,200 | $71,180 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $89,420 | $84,270 | $71,660 | $68,951 | 87 |
| Waterloo | $87,450 | $80,100 | $61,200 | $67,640 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $86,640 | $82,840 | $63,240 | $67,101 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $82,820 | $80,810 | $76,770 | $64,559 | 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 13-2051.
- 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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