Median DOL Salary
$85,620
Total DOL Filings
3,361
Companies Hiring
439
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Cedar Rapids, IA$85,620
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 40.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Cedar Rapids
Highest-Paying Occupations in Cedar Rapids
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $330,000 | +288.2% | 13 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $119,205 | -13.5% | 11 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $96,470 | -29.4% | 41 |
| Actuaries | $78,790 | -39.3% | 36 |
| Electrical Engineers | $76,726 | -28.5% | 56 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $76,294 | -49.1% | 11 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $76,000 | -16.4% | 106 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $69,659 | -10.9% | 15 |
| Management Analysts | $68,640 | -16.5% | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,315 | -31% | 23 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $62,410 | -29.8% | 44 |
| Civil Engineers | $56,430 | -40.3% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,618 | -25.1% | 23 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $52,520 | -22% | 16 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Iowa
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Iowa.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,950 | 580 |
| Orthodontists | $223,020 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $178,530 | 3,520 |
| Dentists, General | $174,990 | 850 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,810 | N/A |
| Aerospace Engineers | $150,010 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,870 | 1,520 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,610 | 3,650 |
| Nurse Midwives | $136,450 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,400 | 1,200 |
Salary Trend in Cedar Rapids, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Cedar Rapids, IA has a cost of living index of 90.3, which is 9.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,742 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $330,000 | $365,449 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $119,205 | $132,010 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $96,470 | $106,833 |
| Actuaries | $78,790 | $87,254 |
| Electrical Engineers | $76,726 | $84,968 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.