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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$66,660
- Davenport$66,530
- Ames$64,250
- Waterloo$64,240
- Iowa City$62,610
- Sioux City$59,210
- Des Moines$58,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $66,660 | $63,040 | $48,140 | $53,804 | 89 |
| Davenport | $66,530 | $62,800 | $50,830 | $53,718 | 89 |
| Ames | $64,250 | $63,200 | $50,360 | $51,975 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $64,240 | $60,460 | $48,710 | $51,968 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $62,610 | $61,380 | $48,950 | $50,720 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $59,210 | $57,900 | $48,150 | $48,117 | 86 |
| Des Moines | $58,380 | $60,980 | $45,750 | $47,482 | 92 |
*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.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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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 25-2022.
- 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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