Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $94,130 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.26
10th percentile $57,090
90th percentile $120,180
Employed locally 30
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,090
    25th
    $76,010
    50th (median)
    $94,130
    75th
    $106,710
    90th
    $120,180

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 122% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Risk Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $158,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    New York $138,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750

    Nearby metros — Financial Risk Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $123,450
    Peoria, IL $119,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $116,480
    District of Columbia $114,550
    Virginia $113,260

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $45.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.54 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 11.2% below the national median of $106,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Risk Specialists in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,090 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,010.