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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Software Developers | Technology | $114K | $54.97/hr |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $112K | $53.85/hr |
| 23 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $111K | $53.41/hr |
| 24 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $109K | $52.54/hr |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $108K | $52.12/hr |
| 26 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $108K | $51.72/hr |
| 27 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $107K | $51.32/hr |
| 28 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $105K | N/A |
| 29 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $105K | $50.44/hr |
| 30 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.17/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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