Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $76,610 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,610
90th percentile $98,850
Employed locally 70
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,610
    25th
    $58,530
    50th (median)
    $76,610
    75th
    $78,360
    90th
    $98,850

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 99% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $132,770
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $132,150
    District of Columbia $132,100
    Columbia, SC $126,000
    California $125,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,620

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,230
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Cedar Rapids, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 21.2% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,610 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,530.