Top Paying Jobs in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 22,270 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($407,230), Physicians, All Other ($257,340), Family Medicine Physicians ($208,900). The cost of living index is 91.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $962/month.
$103K
Avg. median salary
91.51
Cost of living index
$962
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Highest paying careers in Iowa City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $134K | $64.53/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $132K | $63.57/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.04/hr |
| 14 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $128K | $61.63/hr |
| 15 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $128K | $61.42/hr |
| 16 | Lawyers | Legal | $127K | $61.16/hr |
| 17 | Sales Managers | Management | $127K | $60.83/hr |
| 18 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $121K | $58.14/hr |
| 19 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $120K | $57.87/hr |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | Management | $119K | $57.14/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Iowa City
Cost of living vs. national average-8.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$962/mo
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