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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.31/hr |
| 82 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $80K | $38.26/hr |
| 83 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $80K | $38.25/hr |
| 84 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $79K | $38.11/hr |
| 85 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 86 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 87 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $78K | $37.68/hr |
| 88 | Food Batchmakers | Production & Manufacturing | $78K | $37.46/hr |
| 89 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $78K | $37.43/hr |
| 90 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $78K | $37.43/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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