Engineers, All Other Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $99,990 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.07
10th percentile $52,670
90th percentile $143,900
Employed locally 40
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,670
    25th
    $78,190
    50th (median)
    $99,990
    75th
    $113,730
    90th
    $143,900

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 130% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Virginia $142,110
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $132,010
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $129,310

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $82,890
    Industrial Engineers $102,030
    Civil Engineers $92,460
    Electrical Engineers $103,790
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,150
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Cedar Rapids, IA is $48.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.75 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.1% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,670 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,190.