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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa
- Waterloo$125,410
- Sioux City$117,940
- Des Moines$117,360
- Cedar Rapids$97,310
- Davenport$79,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $125,410 | $100,240 | $72,250 | $92,830 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $117,940 | $93,640 | $63,270 | $87,931 | 86 |
| Des Moines | $117,360 | $102,220 | $82,020 | $87,545 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $97,310 | $93,460 | $78,290 | $74,202 | 89 |
| Davenport | $79,360 | $72,780 | $56,300 | $62,256 | 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.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Health Specialties 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 25-1071.
- 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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