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Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$62,880
- Des Moines$56,790
- Cedar Rapids$53,570
- Dubuque$52,330
- Ames$51,070
- Waterloo$50,300
- Sioux City$49,490
- Davenport$48,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $62,880 | $66,340 | $54,410 | $50,926 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $56,790 | $54,270 | $48,060 | $46,265 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $53,570 | $49,710 | $45,100 | $43,800 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $52,330 | $49,720 | $43,060 | $42,850 | 87 |
| Ames | $51,070 | $49,850 | $41,010 | $41,886 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $50,300 | $47,680 | $43,490 | $41,296 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $49,490 | $46,130 | $39,830 | $40,676 | 86 |
| Davenport | $48,480 | $45,560 | $39,030 | $39,903 | 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 29-2072.
- 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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