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Lawyers average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$159,230
- Cedar Rapids$157,430
- Waterloo$155,780
- Davenport$150,980
- Iowa City$142,540
- Sioux City$142,440
- Dubuque$134,060
- Ames$130,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $159,230 | $134,560 | $95,820 | $114,661 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $157,430 | $137,570 | $94,800 | $113,499 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $155,780 | $126,570 | $80,260 | $112,434 | 87 |
| Davenport | $150,980 | $124,850 | $90,020 | $109,335 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $142,540 | $127,210 | $99,370 | $103,887 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $142,440 | $120,790 | $94,180 | $103,823 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $134,060 | $109,270 | $81,040 | $98,414 | 87 |
| Ames | $130,550 | $125,200 | $86,760 | $96,148 | 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 23-1011.
- 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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