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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $79K | $38.09/hr |
| 72 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.01/hr |
| 73 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $79K | $37.96/hr |
| 74 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.91/hr |
| 75 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.88/hr |
| 76 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $79K | $37.88/hr |
| 77 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $78K | $37.51/hr |
| 78 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $78K | $37.49/hr |
| 79 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $78K | $37.35/hr |
| 80 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $76K | $36.63/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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