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Training and Development Specialists average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$81,780
- Dubuque$77,890
- Ames$77,030
- Davenport$75,140
- Cedar Rapids$74,720
- Iowa City$69,790
- Sioux City$64,630
- Waterloo$60,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $81,780 | $74,610 | $57,610 | $63,866 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $77,890 | $72,840 | $59,220 | $61,278 | 87 |
| Ames | $77,030 | $67,860 | $59,870 | $60,705 | 89 |
| Davenport | $75,140 | $64,540 | $52,880 | $59,447 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $74,720 | $72,120 | $52,770 | $59,168 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $69,790 | $64,650 | $50,160 | $55,887 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $64,630 | $55,780 | $51,050 | $52,266 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $60,010 | $51,320 | $39,030 | $48,729 | 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 13-1151.
- 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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