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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $84K | $40.56/hr |
| 62 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.43/hr |
| 63 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $83K | $39.71/hr |
| 64 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $82K | $39.44/hr |
| 65 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $82K | $39.22/hr |
| 66 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $81K | $39/hr |
| 67 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.85/hr |
| 68 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $80K | $38.51/hr |
| 69 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $79K | $38.21/hr |
| 70 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $79K | $38.1/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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