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
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Iowa City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $118K | $56.77/hr |
| 22 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $114K | $54.61/hr |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | Management | $109K | $52.47/hr |
| 24 | Software Developers | Technology | $108K | $51.77/hr |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $108K | $51.72/hr |
| 26 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.44/hr |
| 27 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $107K | $51.39/hr |
| 28 | Facilities Managers | Management | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 29 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $106K | $51.02/hr |
| 30 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $106K | $50.75/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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