Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $47,970 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,040
90th percentile $80,750
Employed locally 50
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,040
    25th
    $38,030
    50th (median)
    $47,970
    75th
    $63,120
    90th
    $80,750

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 62% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    California $85,560
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $81,760
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $81,240
    Louisiana $80,500
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $79,350

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Education 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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 33.5% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $28,040 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,030.