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Insurance Sales Agents average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$84,600
- Cedar Rapids$81,160
- Davenport$79,090
- Des Moines$77,590
- Sioux City$76,540
- Iowa City$75,890
- Waterloo$72,920
- Ames$69,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $84,600 | $71,840 | $46,790 | $65,743 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $81,160 | $62,220 | $48,690 | $63,454 | 89 |
| Davenport | $79,090 | $57,700 | $43,960 | $62,076 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $77,590 | $61,140 | $45,650 | $61,078 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $76,540 | $61,630 | $45,540 | $60,379 | 86 |
| Iowa City | $75,890 | $71,440 | $46,990 | $59,947 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $72,920 | $61,860 | $45,350 | $57,970 | 87 |
| Ames | $69,050 | $63,400 | $46,450 | $55,395 | 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 41-3021.
- 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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