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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $83K | $39.72/hr |
| 72 | Database Administrators | Technology | $82K | $39.57/hr |
| 73 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.55/hr |
| 74 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.47/hr |
| 75 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.33/hr |
| 76 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $82K | $39.19/hr |
| 77 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 78 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 79 | Chemists | Science | $81K | $38.71/hr |
| 80 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.45/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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