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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$68,160
- Cedar Rapids$65,810
- Iowa City$65,750
- Ames$65,610
- Des Moines$64,410
- Waterloo$61,260
- Sioux City$60,950
- Dubuque$60,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $68,160 | $61,960 | $50,340 | $54,802 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $65,810 | $61,780 | $53,530 | $53,169 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $65,750 | $62,100 | $50,100 | $53,123 | 92 |
| Ames | $65,610 | $63,450 | $59,290 | $53,016 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $64,410 | $62,480 | $50,980 | $52,098 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $61,260 | $60,440 | $49,270 | $49,686 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $60,950 | $60,510 | $49,330 | $49,449 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $60,930 | $60,200 | $50,190 | $49,434 | 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.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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