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Medical Assistants average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$46,440
- Iowa City$46,250
- Cedar Rapids$46,030
- Dubuque$44,830
- Sioux City$44,700
- Ames$44,580
- Waterloo$44,180
- Davenport$43,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $46,440 | $46,920 | $39,520 | $38,342 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $46,250 | $43,550 | $41,120 | $38,196 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $46,030 | $46,480 | $40,690 | $38,028 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $44,830 | $44,730 | $38,780 | $37,109 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $44,700 | $45,650 | $39,230 | $37,010 | 86 |
| Ames | $44,580 | $45,810 | $38,300 | $36,918 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $44,180 | $45,660 | $37,870 | $36,612 | 87 |
| Davenport | $43,830 | $44,700 | $38,640 | $36,344 | 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 31-9092.
- 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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