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Average salary by job family in Cedar Rapids
| Management | $118,440 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $101,180 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,080 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $95,060 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $89,350 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,880 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,850 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,080 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,370 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,930 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,030 |
| Protective Service | $54,760 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,130 |
| Production | $54,040 |
| Sales and Related | $51,450 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,840 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,360 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,690 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,830 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,820 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,280 |
Highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids
- Family Medicine Physicians$255,360
- Chief Executives$203,900
- Dentists, General$178,800
- Computer Hardware Engineers$164,320
- Lawyers$157,430
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$152,870
- Financial Managers$148,680
- Sales Managers$146,780
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144,100
- Physician Assistants$140,730
Most common jobs in Cedar Rapids and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,590 | $28,880 | $28,280 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,410 | $34,590 | $33,430 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,130 | $46,400 | $45,510 |
| Cashiers | 3,090 | $30,760 | $29,270 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,030 | $61,120 | $58,900 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,880 | $80,160 | $78,370 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,860 | $109,150 | $90,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,730 | $42,660 | $43,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,270 | $38,370 | $36,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,260 | $36,650 | $35,370 |
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids
Prices in the Cedar Rapids area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,700 therefore buys what $68,231 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $244,344, 3.2 times the median household income of $77,084.
$244,344typical home value
$77,084median household income
89.0BEA price parity
275,960metro population
Take-home pay in Cedar Rapids
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,870 | $31,016 | $2,585 |
| Median wage | $49,360 | $40,576 | $3,381 |
| Average wage | $60,700 | $49,258 | $4,105 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,300 | $58,888 | $4,907 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$204K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$149K
- Sales Managers$147K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144K
- Marketing Managers$140K
- Human Resources Managers$139K
- Public Relations Managers$134K
- Managers, All Other$129K
- Natural Sciences Managers$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$126K
- Purchasing Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$115K
- Training and Development Managers$114K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$113K
- General and Operations Managers$109K
- Administrative Services Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$105K
- Facilities Managers$100K
- Fundraising Managers$86K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$79K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$73K
- Social and Community Service Managers$71K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$164K
- Electrical Engineers$112K
- Engineers, All Other$111K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$103K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$95K
- Surveyors$87K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$83K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$70K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Mechanical Drafters$62K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$61K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$116K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$116K
- Information Security Analysts$110K
- Computer Network Architects$104K
- Data Scientists$103K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Database Administrators$92K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$90K
- Computer Systems Analysts$89K
- Computer Programmers$82K
- Operations Research Analysts$78K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$77K
- Web Developers$67K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$63K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$255K
- Dentists, General$179K
- Physician Assistants$141K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Veterinarians$122K
- Optometrists$117K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Physical Therapists$91K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Dental Hygienists$85K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$82K
- Registered Nurses$80K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Chiropractors$72K
- Respiratory Therapists$70K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Paramedics$58K
- Athletic Trainers$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
Life, Physical, and Social Science11 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$109K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$103K
- Chemists$97K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$94K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$87K
- Urban and Regional Planners$76K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$55K
- School Psychologists$53K
- Agricultural Technicians$51K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$129K
- Financial Examiners$104K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Labor Relations Specialists$98K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Financial Risk Specialists$96K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$95K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Logisticians$89K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$82K
- Insurance Underwriters$77K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Credit Analysts$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Cost Estimators$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Tax Preparers$56K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Art Directors$94K
- Technical Writers$75K
- Public Relations Specialists$72K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$70K
- Interior Designers$70K
- Writers and Authors$68K
- Editors$66K
- Producers and Directors$60K
- Graphic Designers$58K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$57K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Interpreters and Translators$52K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Photographers$40K
- Floral Designers$38K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Millwrights$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$54K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$54K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Sheet Metal Workers$73K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$70K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$61K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Carpenters$58K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Electricians$57K
- Glaziers$56K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Roofers$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$47K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$47K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$76K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$70K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56K
- Clergy$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$114K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$73K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$59K
- Firefighters$58K
- Transportation Security Screeners$57K
- Security Guards$40K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Educational Instruction and Library30 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$73K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$71K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$55K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$53K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Tutors$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$41K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Production36 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$66K
- Food Batchmakers$64K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$63K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$62K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$61K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Machinists$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$53K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$49K
- Helpers--Production Workers$47K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Bakers$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$31K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$100K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$95K
- Insurance Sales Agents$81K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Advertising Sales Agents$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Telemarketers$38K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support37 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$59K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$58K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- File Clerks$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Parking Attendants$27K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$56K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$56K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$42K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
- Pharmacy Aides$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- Funeral Attendants$40K
- Residential Advisors$37K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$27K
- Bartenders$25K
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Salary in Cedar Rapids: questions
What is a good salary in Cedar Rapids?
Half of all workers in the Cedar Rapids metro earn less than $49,360 and the average is $60,700. Earning more than $74,300 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Cedar Rapids to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,942, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids?
Family Medicine Physicians ($255,360), Chief Executives ($203,900), Dentists, General ($178,800).
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. Area Cedar Rapids, IA (16300), all occupations and 389 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included.
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