Average Accountant Salary in Iowa

Finance · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Accountant in Iowa earns $77,200 per year, which is below the national average of $79,880. This translates to approximately $37.12 per hour, $2,969 biweekly, or $6,433 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$57,900	$27.84
Average (50th)	$77,200	$37.12
Experienced (75th)	$88,800	$42.68
Top Earners (90th)	$100,400	$48.27

Accountant Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$83,400	$6,950/mo
Cedar Rapids	$78,700	$6,558/mo
Davenport	$75,700	$6,308/mo
Sioux City	$73,300	$6,108/mo
Iowa City	$71,800	$5,983/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Finance
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Accountants in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for finance professionals.

Calculate Your Iowa Take-Home Pay

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