Computer Programmers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $78,120 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.56
10th percentile $53,000
90th percentile $125,590
Employed locally 100
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,000
    25th
    $64,330
    50th (median)
    $78,120
    75th
    $92,740
    90th
    $125,590

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 101% Median Computer Programmers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    Columbia, SC $122,030
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,880
    California $116,220
    Virginia $111,860
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,490
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,920
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,730
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,900
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $37.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.98 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 20.8% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $53,000 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,330.