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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $103K | $49.58/hr |
| 32 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $103K | $49.56/hr |
| 33 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.45/hr |
| 34 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $49.28/hr |
| 35 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $102K | $48.81/hr |
| 36 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.87/hr |
| 37 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.81/hr |
| 38 | Data Scientists | Technology | $99K | $47.79/hr |
| 39 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 40 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $99K | $47.48/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Cedar Rapids
Cost of living vs. national average-11.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$956/mo
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