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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $87K | $41.73/hr |
| 62 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $86K | $41.58/hr |
| 63 | Personal Service Managers, All Other | Management | $86K | $41.43/hr |
| 64 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.34/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $85K | $40.84/hr |
| 66 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $40.69/hr |
| 67 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $84K | $40.52/hr |
| 68 | Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $83K | $40.13/hr |
| 69 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $83K | $40.01/hr |
| 70 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $83K | $39.83/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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