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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Avg. median salary
88.96
Cost of living index
$956
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Highest paying careers in Cedar Rapids
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.29/hr |
| 92 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $77K | $37.24/hr |
| 93 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.23/hr |
| 94 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.13/hr |
| 95 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.11/hr |
| 96 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Engineering | $77K | $37.09/hr |
| 97 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $77K | $37.03/hr |
| 98 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $77K | $36.79/hr |
| 99 | Surveyors | Engineering | $76K | $36.63/hr |
| 100 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $75K | $36.27/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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