Salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA metro area
Typical pay for 391 jobs in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. The median for all workers is $49,360 a year ($23.73 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$49,360
Median hourly
$23.73
Workers
139,260
vs U.S. median
-3%
Highest paying jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physician | $260,440 | 80 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | 50 |
| Chief Executive | $182,210 | 290 |
| Dentists, General | $175,420 | 130 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $161,160 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,530 | 170 |
| Lawyer | $137,570 | 330 |
| Financial Manager | $134,020 | 780 |
| Pharmacist | $133,520 | 240 |
| Marketing Manager | $133,330 | 250 |
| Sales Manager | $131,510 | 320 |
| Human Resources Manager | $130,430 | 160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,910 | 470 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,890 | 240 |
Most common jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,590 | $28,280 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,410 | $33,430 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,130 | $45,510 |
| Cashier | 3,090 | $29,270 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,030 | $58,900 |
| Registered Nurse | 2,880 | $78,370 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,860 | $90,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,730 | $43,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,270 | $36,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,260 | $35,370 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,020 | $44,780 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,970 | $35,610 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,920 | $21,670 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,910 | $65,490 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,870 | $32,890 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Iowa.
All 391 jobs by category
Management Occupations (28)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (26)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (18)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (11)Community and Social Service Occupations (10)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (30)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (15)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (31)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (10)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (37)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (21)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (36)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $97,890 | $47.06 | 130 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $60,450 | $29.06 | 290 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,750 | $51.32 | 360 |
| Computer Programmer | $76,530 | $36.79 | 90 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,510 | $39.19 | 440 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,330 | $28.04 | 690 |
| Data Scientist | $99,410 | $47.79 | 180 |
| Database Administrator | $82,310 | $39.57 | 40 |
| Information Security Analyst | $109,290 | $52.54 | 80 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $93,480 | $44.94 | 360 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $77,850 | $37.43 | 40 |
| Software Developer | $114,340 | $54.97 | 1,250 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $84,270 | $40.52 | 110 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $74,440 | $35.79 | 60 |
| Web Developer | $60,700 | $29.18 | 60 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $94,230 | $45.30 | 60 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $62,660 | $30.12 | 100 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $74,340 | $35.74 | 120 |
| Civil Engineer | $95,540 | $45.94 | 290 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $161,160 | $77.48 | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $73,550 | $35.36 | 130 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $77,150 | $37.09 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,360 | $50.17 | 390 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,490 | $43.51 | 60 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $65,170 | $31.33 | 30 |
| Engineers, All Other | $111,080 | $53.41 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,530 | $29.58 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineer | $99,570 | $47.87 | 330 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $57,430 | $27.61 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $75,030 | $36.07 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $84,630 | $40.69 | 350 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $59,520 | $28.62 | 50 |
| Surveyor | $76,190 | $36.63 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technician | $40,110 | $19.29 | 40 |
| Chemical Technician | $58,090 | $27.93 | 60 |
| Chemist | $80,510 | $38.71 | 70 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $92,580 | $44.51 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $86,800 | $41.73 | 50 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $50,180 | $24.13 | 30 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $98,920 | $47.56 | 50 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $94,010 | $45.20 | 120 |
| School Psychologist | $49,100 | $23.61 | 70 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $94,980 | $45.66 | 40 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $73,840 | $35.50 | 30 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $49,250 | $23.68 | 330 |
| Clergy | $57,320 | $27.56 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $58,800 | $28.27 | 330 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,400 | $30.00 | 130 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $66,300 | $31.87 | 50 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $47,240 | $22.71 | 150 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $77,020 | $37.03 | 160 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $44,320 | $21.31 | 100 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $37,490 | $18.02 | 700 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,990 | $28.84 | 410 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $137,570 | $66.14 | 330 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $43,990 | $21.15 | 70 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $57,420 | $27.61 | 310 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $103,120 | $49.58 | 40 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $49,150 | — | 310 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $66,400 | $31.92 | 50 |
| Editor | $61,880 | $29.75 | 90 |
| Floral Designer | $36,280 | $17.44 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,520 | $28.14 | 200 |
| Interior Designer | $50,300 | $24.18 | 50 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,000 | $25.00 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,850 | $18.68 | 230 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,990 | $23.55 | 80 |
| Photographer | $37,190 | $17.88 | 50 |
| Producers and Directors | $49,210 | $23.66 | 110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,620 | $31.07 | 220 |
| Technical Writer | $69,410 | $33.37 | 80 |
| Writers and Authors | $62,110 | $29.86 | 40 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $48,310 | $23.23 | 370 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $39,290 | $18.89 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,370 | $17.00 | 2,260 |
| Massage Therapist | $49,350 | $23.73 | 70 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,480 | $22.35 | 510 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $41,070 | $19.74 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 | $18.80 | 1,740 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $52,560 | $25.27 | 50 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $31,140 | $14.97 | 100 |
| Phlebotomist | $37,320 | $17.94 | 80 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $58,180 | $27.97 | 110 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,210 | $17.41 | 150 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $53,830 | $25.88 | 330 |
| Firefighter | $61,370 | $29.50 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $65,200 | $31.35 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $72,630 | $34.92 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $120,030 | $57.71 | 130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,460 | $15.12 | 200 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $79,280 | $38.11 | 450 |
| School Bus Monitor | $34,590 | $16.63 | 110 |
| Security Guard | $36,940 | $17.76 | 1,070 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $61,110 | $29.38 | 60 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $21,600 | $10.38 | 790 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $44,480 | $21.39 | 170 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,040 | $13.96 | 490 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,410 | $17.51 | 770 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,720 | $17.17 | 1,110 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,940 | $15.84 | 80 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,020 | $13.95 | 320 |
| Dishwasher | $29,310 | $14.09 | 320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,280 | $13.60 | 3,590 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,610 | $18.56 | 1,050 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,940 | $14.87 | 340 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,940 | $14.40 | 470 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,050 | $13.49 | 220 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,670 | $10.42 | 1,920 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $46,070 | $22.15 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,100 | $27.94 | 80 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,610 | $17.12 | 1,970 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $39,830 | $19.15 | 680 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,190 | $15.96 | 610 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,290 | $21.78 | 50 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $47,710 | $22.94 | 50 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,640 | $11.36 | 460 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,190 | $14.04 | 340 |
| Childcare Worker | $28,170 | $13.54 | 380 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $37,790 | $18.17 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $39,680 | $19.08 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $44,140 | $21.22 | 70 |
| Funeral Attendant | $40,060 | $19.26 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,770 | $17.20 | 260 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $70,280 | $33.79 | 60 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,600 | $11.83 | 30 |
| Recreation Worker | $29,740 | $14.30 | 310 |
| Residential Advisor | $35,620 | $17.12 | 50 |
| Skincare Specialist | $43,810 | $21.06 | 100 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $62,460 | $30.03 | 100 |
| Cashier | $29,270 | $14.07 | 3,090 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $41,680 | $20.04 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $84,940 | $40.84 | 290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,730 | $22.47 | 830 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,220 | $29.91 | 610 |
| Parts Salesperson | $48,010 | $23.08 | 280 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $26,520 | $12.75 | n/a |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,430 | $16.07 | 3,410 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $34,960 | $16.81 | 120 |
| Sales Engineer | $98,750 | $47.48 | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $67,360 | $32.38 | 790 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $65,490 | $31.49 | 1,910 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $75,450 | $36.27 | 370 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $61,610 | $29.62 | 230 |
| Telemarketer | $38,760 | $18.64 | 130 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,660 | $21.47 | 40 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $58,480 | $28.11 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,120 | $14.00 | 90 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,220 | $22.22 | 340 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $52,950 | $25.46 | 130 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,650 | $17.14 | 400 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $44,880 | $21.58 | 450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,730 | $28.72 | 690 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,900 | $28.32 | 3,030 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,560 | $22.86 | 530 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $43,300 | $20.82 | 2,730 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,450 | $20.89 | 890 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,870 | $14.36 | 490 |
| Parking Attendant | $26,270 | $12.63 | 170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $50,820 | $24.44 | 140 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,680 | $16.67 | 200 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,840 | $17.71 | 2,270 |