Top Paying Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 27,620 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($260,440), Chief Executives ($182,210), Dentists, General ($175,420). The cost of living index is 88.96 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $956/month.
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Highest paying careers in Cedar Rapids
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $260K | $125.21/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $182K | $87.6/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $175K | $84.34/hr |
| 4 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $161K | $77.48/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $153K | $73.33/hr |
| 6 | Lawyers | Legal | $138K | $66.14/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $134K | $64.43/hr |
| 8 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.19/hr |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | Management | $133K | $64.1/hr |
| 10 | Sales Managers | Management | $132K | $63.23/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$956/mo
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