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Personal Financial Advisors average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$171,600
- Sioux City$163,800
- Waterloo$134,200
- Cedar Rapids$129,040
- Des Moines$127,440
- Iowa City$121,140
- Dubuque$116,090
- Ames$111,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $171,600 | $124,540 | $72,860 | $122,646 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $163,800 | $98,200 | $60,170 | $117,611 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $134,200 | $90,520 | $60,950 | $98,504 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $129,040 | $93,320 | $69,730 | $95,173 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $127,440 | $94,270 | $74,580 | $94,140 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $121,140 | $89,860 | $77,250 | $90,060 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $116,090 | $89,700 | $70,550 | $86,700 | 87 |
| Ames | $111,380 | $90,590 | $65,000 | $83,565 | 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 13-2052.
- 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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