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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Construction Managers | Management | $98K | $47.3/hr |
| 42 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $98K | $47.06/hr |
| 43 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.47/hr |
| 44 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $45.94/hr |
| 45 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $95K | $45.66/hr |
| 46 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 47 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $94K | $45.3/hr |
| 48 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $94K | $45.2/hr |
| 49 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.08/hr |
| 50 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $93K | $44.94/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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