What is the average salary in Cedar Rapids, IA?

$60,200a year

Average yearly pay across 391 jobs with official data in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.

Hourly: $28.94
Jobs with data: 391
Workers counted: 133,850

Highest paying jobs

Median yearly pay.

Family Medicine Physician	$260,400
Anesthesiologist	$239,200
Physician	$239,200
Chief Executive	$182,200
Dentist	$175,400
Computer Hardware Engineer	$161,200
Architectural and Engineering Manager	$152,500
Lawyer	$137,600
Financial Manager	$134,000
Pharmacist	$133,500

Most common jobs

Median yearly pay.

Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,280
Retail Salesperson	$33,430
Customer Service Representative	$45,510
Cashier	$29,270
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,900
Registered Nurse	$78,370
General and Operations Manager	$90,620
Laborer and Freight	$43,300
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,840
Home Health and Personal Care Aide	$35,370

Management

Administrative Services Manager$102,500
Architectural and Engineering Manager$152,500
Chief Executive$182,200
Computer and Information Systems Manager$129,900
Construction Manager$98,380
Education Administrator$105,200
Education Administrator$108,400
Education and Childcare Administrator$47,370
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$67,460
Facilities Manager$93,200
Financial Manager$134,000
Food Service Manager$62,230
Fundraising Manager$88,400
General and Operations Manager$90,620
Human Resources Manager$130,400
Industrial Production Manager$118,000
Manager$122,100
Marketing Manager$133,300
Medical and Health Services Manager$99,440
Natural Sciences Manager$101,500
Personal Service Manager$86,170
Property$57,970
Public Relations Manager$121,300
Purchasing Manager$112,000
Sales Manager$131,500
Social and Community Service Manager$64,380
Training and Development Manager$116,600
Transportation$107,600

Business and financial operations

Accountant and Auditor$77,180
Business Operations Specialist$72,740
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$68,630
Claims Adjuster$72,470
Compensation$60,810
Compliance Officer$68,140
Cost Estimator$65,000
Credit Analyst$73,590
Financial and Investment Analyst$82,840
Financial Examiner$82,620
Financial Risk Specialist$91,480
Financial Specialist$77,240
Fundraiser$61,170
Human Resources Specialist$63,070
Insurance Underwriter$77,440
Labor Relations Specialist$79,980
Loan Officer$85,990
Logistician$81,810
Management Analyst$96,670
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,630
Meeting$51,660
Personal Financial Advisor$93,320
Project Management Specialist$93,760
Property Appraiser and Assessor$89,270
Tax Preparer$51,820
Training and Development Specialist$72,120

Computer and mathematical

Computer Network Architect$97,890
Computer Network Support Specialist$60,450
Computer Occupation$106,800
Computer Programmer$76,530
Computer Systems Analyst$81,510
Computer User Support Specialist$58,330
Data Scientist$99,410
Database Administrator$82,310
Information Security Analyst$109,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$93,480
Operations Research Analyst$77,850
Software Developer$114,300
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$84,270
Web and Digital Interface Designer$74,440
Web Developer$60,700

Architecture and engineering

Architect$94,230
Architectural and Civil Drafter$62,660
Civil Engineer$95,540
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$74,340
Computer Hardware Engineer$161,200
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$73,550
Electrical and Electronics Drafter$77,150
Electrical Engineer$104,400
Electronics Engineer$90,490
Engineer$111,100
Engineering Technologist and Technician$65,170
Industrial Engineer$99,570
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,530
Mechanical Drafter$57,430
Mechanical Engineer$84,630
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$75,030
Surveying and Mapping Technician$59,520
Surveyor$76,190

Life, physical, and social science

Agricultural Technician$40,110
Chemical Technician$58,090
Chemist$80,510
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$92,580
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$86,800
Life$50,180
Medical Scientist$98,920
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$94,010
School Psychologist$49,100
Soil and Plant Scientist$94,980
Urban and Regional Planner$73,840

Community and social service

Child$49,250
Clergy$57,320
Educational$58,800
Healthcare Social Worker$62,400
Marriage and Family Therapist$66,300
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,240
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$77,020
Rehabilitation Counselor$44,320
Social and Human Service Assistant$37,490
Substance Abuse$59,990

Legal

Educational instruction and library

Adult Basic Education$40,310
Art$78,500
Biological Science Teacher$74,360
Business Teacher$81,390
Career/Technical Education Teacher$49,020
Career/Technical Education Teacher$62,100
Education Teacher$48,700
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$38,920
Elementary School Teacher$61,430
English Language and Literature Teacher$66,170
Health Specialties Teacher$93,460
Instructional Coordinator$77,860
Kindergarten Teacher$63,360
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$63,550
Library Technician$44,960
Mathematical Science Teacher$81,010
Middle School Teacher$63,040
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$63,790
Postsecondary Teacher$78,830
Preschool Teacher$34,880
Psychology Teacher$67,710
Secondary School Teacher$61,780
Self-Enrichment Teacher$45,090
Special Education Teacher$60,160
Special Education Teacher$64,100
Special Education Teacher$62,110
Substitute Teacher$36,710
Teaching Assistant$49,340
Teaching Assistant$32,890
Tutor$38,410

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

Art Director$103,100
Coach and Scout$49,150
Commercial and Industrial Designer$66,400
Editor$61,880
Floral Designer$36,280
Graphic Designer$58,520
Interior Designer$50,300
Interpreter and Translator$52,000
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,850
News Analyst$48,990
Photographer$37,190
Producer and Director$49,210
Public Relations Specialist$64,620
Technical Writer$69,410
Writer and Author$62,110

Healthcare practitioners and technical

Anesthesiologist$239,200
Athletic Trainer$54,460
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$79,590
Chiropractor$77,460
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,560
Dental Hygienist$82,270
Dentist$175,400
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$86,480
Dietitian and Nutritionist$75,200
Emergency Medical Technician$40,160
Family Medicine Physician$260,400
Health Technologist and Technician$47,360
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,840
Medical Records Specialist$49,710
Nurse Practitioner$129,900
Occupational Therapist$79,690
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$48,680
Optician$45,090
Optometrist$102,900
Paramedic$55,130
Pharmacist$133,500
Pharmacy Technician$43,930
Physical Therapist$94,520
Physician$239,200
Physician Assistant$129,700
Radiologic Technologist and Technician$64,880
Registered Nurse$78,370
Respiratory Therapist$66,830
Speech-Language Pathologist$77,550
Veterinarian$127,200
Veterinary Technologist and Technician$44,650

Healthcare support

Dental Assistant$48,310
Healthcare Support Worker$39,290
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,370
Massage Therapist$49,350
Medical Assistant$46,480
Medical Equipment Preparer$41,070
Nursing Assistant$39,110
Occupational Therapy Assistant$52,560
Pharmacy Aide$31,140
Phlebotomist$37,320
Physical Therapist Assistant$58,180
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,210

Protective service

Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,830
Firefighter$61,370
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$65,200
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$72,630
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$120,000
Lifeguard$31,460
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$79,280
School Bus Monitor$34,590
Security Guard$36,940
Transportation Security Screener$61,110

Food preparation and serving

Bartender$21,600
Chef and Head Cook$44,480
Cook$29,040
Cook$36,410
Cook$35,720
Cook$32,940
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$29,020
Dishwasher$29,310
Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,280
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,610
Food Preparation Worker$30,940
Food Server$29,940
Host and Hostess$28,050
Waiter and Waitress$21,670

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,070
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,100
Janitor and Cleaner$35,610
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$39,830
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$33,190
Pest Control Worker$45,290
Pesticide Handler$47,710

Personal care and service

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$23,640
Animal Caretaker$29,190
Childcare Worker$28,170
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,790
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$39,680
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,140
Funeral Attendant$40,060
Hairdresser$35,770
Mortician$70,280
Personal Care and Service Worker$24,600
Recreation Worker$29,740
Residential Advisor$35,620
Skincare Specialist$43,810

Sales and related

Advertising Sales Agent$62,460
Cashier$29,270
Counter and Rental Clerk$41,680
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$84,940
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,730
Insurance Sales Agent$62,220
Parts Salesperson$48,010
Real Estate Sales Agent$26,520
Retail Salesperson$33,430
Sale and Related Worker$34,960
Sales Engineer$98,750
Sales Representative$75,450
Sales Representative$65,490
Sales Representatives of Service$67,360
Security$61,610
Telemarketer$38,760

Office and administrative support

Bill and Account Collector$50,090
Billing and Posting Clerk$45,940
Bookkeeping$48,690
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,570
Courier and Messenger$38,770
Court$54,710
Customer Service Representative$45,510
Data Entry Keyer$45,330
Dispatcher$49,890
Eligibility Interviewer$61,330
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$57,500
File Clerk$49,460
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,730
Hotel$29,860
Human Resources Assistant$46,030
Information and Record Clerk$42,150
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$45,670
Interviewer$35,650
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,370
Library Assistant$28,140
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$56,410
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$38,050
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,830
New Accounts Clerk$44,280
Office and Administrative Support Worker$50,120
Office Clerk$44,780
Order Clerk$43,690
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,260
Postal Service Clerk$66,750
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,270
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Procurement Clerk$49,040
Production$59,180
Receptionist and Information Clerk$37,690
Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,110
Shipping$47,690
Teller$38,540

Farming, fishing, and forestry

Agricultural Equipment Operator$44,660
Agricultural Inspector$58,480
Farmworker and Laborer$29,120

Construction and extraction

Carpenter$58,920
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,160
Construction and Building Inspector$68,210
Construction Laborer$48,670
Electrician$50,230
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$60,630
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$86,880
Floor Layer$59,990
Glazier$57,760
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$47,820
Helper$48,220
Helpers--Pipelayer$35,320
Highway Maintenance Worker$58,440
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$48,610
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,310
Painter$46,190
Plumber$83,210
Roofer$47,840
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$66,010
Sheet Metal Worker$82,090
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$75,380

Installation, maintenance, and repair

Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,910
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$49,890
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,010
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$72,140
Electric Motor$50,920
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$62,940
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$103,100
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$62,690
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,560
Heating$60,680
Helpers--Installation$38,160
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$73,800
Installation$49,380
Maintenance and Repair Worker$51,880
Medical Equipment Repairer$55,300
Millwright$60,900
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$66,570
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$51,480
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$72,920
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$50,840
Tire Repairer and Changer$36,720

Production

Baker$37,390
Butcher and Meat Cutter$35,150
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,110
Coating$46,750
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,170
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$59,050
Crushing$64,670
Cutting$46,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$47,030
Electrical$44,000
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$64,520
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,640
Food Batchmaker$77,920
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$63,690
Food Processing Worker$41,070
Grinding$45,990
Helpers--Production Worker$41,740
Inspector$49,420
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,220
Machinist$56,000
Meat$29,400
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$42,760
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,230
Molding$37,230
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$53,940
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$67,700
Paper Goods Machine Setter$83,470
Power Plant Operator$104,900
Printing Press Operator$42,970
Production Worker$39,250
Sewing Machine Operator$35,740
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,100
Tool and Die Maker$63,140
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,800
Welder$56,750
Welding$49,920

Transportation and material moving

Bus Driver$46,220
Bus Driver$52,950
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,650
Driver/Sales Worker$44,880
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,730
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,900
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,560
Laborer and Freight$43,300
Light Truck Driver$43,450
Packer and Packager$29,870
Parking Attendant$26,270
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$50,820
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,680
Stocker and Order Filler$36,840

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Cedar Rapids, IA?

About $60,200 a year ($28.94 an hour): the average of the 391 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.

What are the highest paying jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Family Medicine Physician ($260,400), Anesthesiologist ($239,200), Physician ($239,200).

What are the most common jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,590 jobs), Retail Salesperson (3,410 jobs), Customer Service Representative (3,130 jobs).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.