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How much does a compensation make in Cedar Rapids?

$60,810a year

Median yearly pay for compensations in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.

Hourly
$29.24
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
204 of 233
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,980Median: $60,810Highest 10%: $119,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,980$24.03
25th$58,770$28.25
Median$60,810$29.24
75th$91,730$44.10
90th$119,800$57.60

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for compensations.

Des Moines, IA$77,990
Omaha, NE$74,010
Davenport, IA$73,380
Dubuque, IA$57,620
Compensation salary in Iowa Compensation salary in all states

Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Management Analyst$96,670
Project Management Specialist$93,760
Personal Financial Advisor$93,320
Loan Officer$85,990
Financial and Investment Analyst$82,840
Financial Examiner$82,620
Logistician$81,810
Labor Relations Specialist$79,980
Insurance Underwriter$77,440
Financial Specialist$77,240
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a compensation make an hour in Cedar Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $29.24 ($60,810 a year).

Do compensations make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?

No: $60,810 against $78,210 nationally, 22% less.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $67,160, so Cedar Rapids pays 9% less.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for compensation pay?

204 of 233 metro areas with data.

How much does a compensation make starting out in Cedar Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,800 or more.

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.