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 $1,002/month.
$103K
Avg. median salary
91.51
Cost of living index
$1,002
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Iowa City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $98K | $47.22/hr |
| 42 | Construction Managers | Management | $98K | $46.98/hr |
| 43 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.72/hr |
| 44 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.55/hr |
| 45 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $97K | $46.54/hr |
| 46 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.25/hr |
| 47 | Orthotists and Prosthetists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.81/hr |
| 48 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.42/hr |
| 49 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.72/hr |
| 50 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $92K | $44.33/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Iowa City
Cost of living vs. national average-8.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,002/mo
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