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Property Appraisers and Assessors average salary by city in Iowa
- Waterloo$141,630
- Des Moines$100,310
- Cedar Rapids$95,130
- Sioux City$83,840
- Ames$82,810
- Davenport$74,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $141,630 | $75,670 | $59,000 | $103,300 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $100,310 | $92,370 | $78,900 | $76,198 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $95,130 | $89,270 | $65,010 | $72,751 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $83,840 | $76,480 | $50,830 | $65,237 | 86 |
| Ames | $82,810 | $78,480 | $65,210 | $64,552 | 89 |
| Davenport | $74,370 | $64,080 | $45,950 | $58,935 | 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 13-2020.
- 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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