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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$70,670
- Sioux City$67,660
- Waterloo$64,590
- Ames$64,480
- Des Moines$62,670
- Dubuque$62,520
- Cedar Rapids$61,660
- Davenport$59,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $70,670 | $67,820 | $67,820 | $56,473 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $67,660 | $65,450 | $59,330 | $54,470 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $64,590 | $61,980 | $57,600 | $52,235 | 87 |
| Ames | $64,480 | $61,760 | $53,550 | $52,151 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $62,670 | $62,360 | $46,990 | $50,766 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $62,520 | $62,240 | $50,120 | $50,651 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $61,660 | $62,400 | $51,650 | $49,993 | 89 |
| Davenport | $59,960 | $58,920 | $48,850 | $48,691 | 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 21-1022.
- 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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