DOL Median (Cedar Rapids, IA)
$76,726
vs National
-10.3%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,968
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,726
-10.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in Cedar Rapids, IA earns $76,726 in nominal terms, which is 10.3% below the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,968 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cedar Rapids, IA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. | $130,000 | 259 |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | $95,000 | 131 |
| ALCATEL-LUCENT USA INC | $93,495 | 107 |
| Wabtec Railway Electronics | $90,750 | 4 |
| Rockwell Collins Inc. | $78,678 | 90 |
| Schneider Electric LLC | $70,990 | 206 |
| MESTEK MACHINERY, INC. | $66,924 | 2 |
| INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY | $65,188 | 3 |
| MODERN CONTROL SERVICES | N/A | 1 |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is $76,726 based on 56 DOL filings.
Is Cedar Rapids, IA a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in Cedar Rapids, IA earns 10.3% less than the national median of $85,509, or $84,968 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.