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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $93K | N/A |
| 52 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.87/hr |
| 53 | Facilities Managers | Management | $93K | $44.81/hr |
| 54 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $93K | $44.51/hr |
| 55 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.98/hr |
| 56 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $91K | $43.57/hr |
| 57 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $90K | $43.51/hr |
| 58 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.92/hr |
| 59 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $88K | $42.5/hr |
| 60 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $87K | $41.77/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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