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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $130K | $62.71/hr |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.46/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.45/hr |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.35/hr |
| 15 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $127K | $61.13/hr |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | Management | $122K | $58.71/hr |
| 17 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $121K | $58.33/hr |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $120K | $57.71/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $118K | $56.73/hr |
| 20 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $117K | $56.05/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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