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Project Management Specialists average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$112,300
- Des Moines$110,440
- Davenport$108,520
- Iowa City$108,370
- Ames$107,870
- Cedar Rapids$101,730
- Sioux City$92,520
- Waterloo$88,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $112,300 | $104,690 | $80,430 | $84,177 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $110,440 | $101,150 | $80,100 | $82,940 | 92 |
| Davenport | $108,520 | $102,880 | $77,070 | $81,662 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $108,370 | $96,820 | $77,800 | $81,562 | 92 |
| Ames | $107,870 | $97,290 | $80,280 | $81,229 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $101,730 | $93,760 | $78,710 | $77,143 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $92,520 | $85,130 | $71,100 | $71,014 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $88,520 | $81,600 | $64,190 | $68,352 | 87 |
*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 13-1082.
- 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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