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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Population
Highest paying careers in Iowa City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.24/hr |
| 52 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 53 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $91K | $43.7/hr |
| 54 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.2/hr |
| 55 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $90K | $43.06/hr |
| 56 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $88K | $42.2/hr |
| 57 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $87K | $41.8/hr |
| 58 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $87K | $41.77/hr |
| 59 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $86K | $41.32/hr |
| 60 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $86K | $41.25/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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