Salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA • 415 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $260,44080
      Dentists, General $161,91080
      Computer Hardware Engineers $161,16060
      Chief Executives $159,580370
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $147,620170
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $143,500420
      Marketing Managers $132,590280
      Commercial Pilots $132,11040
      Physician Assistants $131,28090
      Pharmacists $130,700230
      Financial Managers $130,020820
      Education Administrators, All Other $129,39050
      Nurse Practitioners $128,660190
      Sales Managers $126,620310
      Managers, All Other $125,480360
      Lawyers $124,300370
      Human Resources Managers $122,970150
      Optometrists $121,93040
      Veterinarians $116,110100
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $114,110300
      Training and Development Managers $113,60050
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,910120
      Software Developers $108,4901,270
      Chemists $108,46090
      Purchasing Managers $108,15060
      Industrial Production Managers $107,190340
      Natural Sciences Managers $105,99040
      Administrative Services Managers $104,770100
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $104,350190
      Information Security Analysts $103,960130
      Electrical Engineers $103,790250
      Art Directors $102,69040
      Public Relations Managers $102,33040
      Industrial Engineers $102,030350
      Computer Occupations, All Other $101,920460
      Power Plant Operators $101,52050
      Medical and Health Services Managers $100,520560
      Engineers, All Other $99,99040
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $99,65050
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $99,340110
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,01080
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,92050
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $98,870200
      Construction Managers $98,260200
      Facilities Managers $97,900190
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $97,460160
      Computer Network Architects $96,320150
      Management Analysts $95,480420
      Soil and Plant Scientists $94,98040
      Data Scientists $94,260180
      Financial Risk Specialists $94,13030
      Civil Engineers $92,460310
      Computer Systems Analysts $87,730390
      Sales Engineers $87,69090
      Financial Examiners $87,40090
      Personal Service Managers, All Other $86,17040
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $85,74070
      Physical Therapists $85,720230
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $83,500150
      Occupational Therapists $83,490100
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $83,45080
      Project Management Specialists $83,410820
      Speech-Language Pathologists $83,110140
      Mechanical Engineers $82,890400
      General and Operations Managers $82,8203,110
      Database Administrators $82,31040
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $81,22050
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $80,910280
      Logisticians $80,800250
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,7601,230
      Financial and Investment Analysts $80,470240
      Dental Hygienists $80,470160
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,320100
      Personal Financial Advisors $79,920260
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,910270
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $79,590
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,570510
      Labor Relations Specialists $79,16070
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,680870
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $78,460220
      Loan Officers $78,210220
      Computer Programmers $78,120100
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,02040
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,01030
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $77,74060
      Financial Specialists, All Other $77,310120
      Instructional Coordinators $77,110390
      Insurance Underwriters $77,010100
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $76,61070
      Registered Nurses $76,5602,690
      Operations Research Analysts $76,340
      Insurance Sales Agents $76,150510
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $75,60070
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $75,550310
      Sheet Metal Workers $75,140190
      Electrical and Electronics Drafters $74,99040
      Surveyors $74,87050
      Accountants and Auditors $74,7701,130
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $74,54030
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,250450
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,610490
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $72,23080
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $71,89040
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $71,83070
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $71,29080
      Training and Development Specialists $70,910340
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $70,33090
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990690
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $69,85050
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630830
      Fundraising Managers $68,41050
      Credit Analysts $67,67090
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,930110
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,850290
      Compliance Officers $66,820240
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $66,82030
      Food Service Managers $66,76080
      Mechanical Drafters $66,57040
      Interior Designers $66,56070
      Chiropractors $66,34060
      Marriage and Family Therapists $66,30050
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,5701,080
      Web Developers $65,50070
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $65,45060
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,370120
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,050410
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,99040
      Respiratory Therapists $64,93080
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $64,880190
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $64,83060
      Cost Estimators $64,810290
      Postal Service Clerks $64,73080
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510430
      Urban and Regional Planners $64,51030
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390950
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $64,32060
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,2401,540
      Interpreters and Translators $64,23030
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $64,220130
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $64,17050
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,150120
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $64,05060
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,72040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,710110
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,71030
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $63,69040
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,630360
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,420930
      Healthcare Social Workers $63,360110
      Construction and Building Inspectors $63,000140
      Medical Equipment Repairers $62,72070
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,640
      Crane and Tower Operators $62,64030
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,620770
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540230
      Social and Community Service Managers $62,420270
      Food Batchmakers $62,360510
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,240120
      Writers and Authors $62,11040
      Massage Therapists $62,05070
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,900300
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $61,90060
      Tax Preparers $61,840
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,740290
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,670100
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $61,53070
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,51030
      Human Resources Specialists $61,460740
      Technical Writers $61,450110
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $61,44090
      Editors $61,390110
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,310260
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,280420
      Tool and Die Makers $61,21040
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $61,010320
      Millwrights $60,90060
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,870480
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,830480
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $60,82040
      Advertising Sales Agents $60,790120
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,770630
      Firefighters $60,690170
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,460330
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,24060
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,200260
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070260
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $59,99030
      Transportation Security Screeners $59,95040
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,82070
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,760870
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $59,760280
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $59,52050
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $59,280
      Public Relations Specialists $59,270250
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,2301,220
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $59,03050
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $59,00080
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,990140
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $58,930140
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,800710
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790370
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,610130
      Agricultural Inspectors $58,48030
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390320
      Clergy $58,06050
      Glaziers $57,76050
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $57,730330
      Carpenters $57,510510
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490120
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $57,310150
      Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230100
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,9503,560
      Fundraisers $56,900110
      Computer User Support Specialists $56,710800
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $56,290170
      Highway Maintenance Workers $56,270220
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $56,02090
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $55,310220
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $55,300100
      Chemical Technicians $55,22060
      Producers and Directors $55,14070
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $54,380140
      Machinists $53,580250
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $53,260110
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $53,250190
      Paramedics $53,03090
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $52,56050
      Graphic Designers $52,390230
      Audio and Video Technicians $51,93040
      Medical Records Specialists $51,580230
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $51,48050
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,420230
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270670
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $51,010140
      Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $50,92040
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,700160
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,67090
      Cargo and Freight Agents $50,51060
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $50,340200
      School Psychologists $50,29080
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,2301,280
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $50,14050
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $49,760160
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,560100
      Athletic Trainers $49,51080
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $49,510160
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $49,34040
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,300680
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180770
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,020490
      Credit Counselors $48,89040
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,790210
      Electricians $48,7701,590
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,580160
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $48,56040
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,460240
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,2601,120
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $48,22050
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $48,19070
      Dental Assistants $48,090410
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,080250
      File Clerks $48,060100
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $47,97050
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,800240
      Construction Laborers $47,7901,040
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,71050
      Procurement Clerks $47,67050
      Roofers $47,580150
      Coaches and Scouts $47,530410
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $47,430
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,210280
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,17050
      Bus Drivers, School $47,100410
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,920680
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,810810
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $46,58090
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,480420
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $46,390130
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $46,29080
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,2001,330
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,190190
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,060770
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $45,64060
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,540100
      Light Truck Drivers $45,520820
      Medical Assistants $45,300500
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,240100
      Opticians, Dispensing $45,220100
      Farm and Home Management Educators $45,21030
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $45,17040
      Parts Salespersons $45,040310
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $45,020110
      Customer Service Representatives $44,6502,780
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,57040
      Travel Agents $44,42060
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,3901,410
      Billing and Posting Clerks $44,350330
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $44,21030
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $44,10030
      Production Workers, All Other $44,030400
      New Accounts Clerks $43,92070
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,85040
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $43,840140
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,780220
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,720170
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,68030
      Proofreaders and Copy Markers $43,630
      Chefs and Head Cooks $43,580160
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,550420
      Rehabilitation Counselors $43,280110
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,16090
      Office Clerks, General $42,9802,070
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,92070
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,86090
      Order Clerks $42,61050
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $42,58050
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $42,15030
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,77040
      Printing Press Operators $41,620260
      Helpers--Production Workers $41,60080
      Driver/Sales Workers $41,580430
      Data Entry Keyers $41,42080
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,360240
      Pharmacy Technicians $40,980370
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,4702,700
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,36050
      Medical Equipment Preparers $40,23040
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $39,450100
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,36060
      Bill and Account Collectors $39,33070
      Nursing Assistants $39,2601,670
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,22090
      Phlebotomists $39,210100
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,180940
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $39,14050
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $39,14030
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,1301,790
      Psychiatric Technicians $39,11030
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,96090
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,790130
      Tellers $38,630430
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $38,61070
      Stockers and Order Fillers $38,5002,220
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,4701,060
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,440740
      Funeral Attendants $38,26050
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,130170
      Dietetic Technicians $38,12030
      Couriers and Messengers $37,81080
      Library Technicians $37,790140
      Photographers $37,72050
      Social and Human Service Assistants $37,520570
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $37,420120
      Tutors $37,39080
      Security Guards $37,380990
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $37,36040
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,280230
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $37,16040
      Agricultural Technicians $37,06030
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,020570
      Sewing Machine Operators $36,58050
      Bakers $36,460170
      Physical Therapist Aides $36,18030
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,890110
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,7701,280
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $35,63030
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,620810
      Residential Advisors $35,62050
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,470530
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,4402,160
      Skincare Specialists $35,30060
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,23050
      Pest Control Workers $35,22040
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,1101,970
      School Bus Monitors $34,640110
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,500150
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,53040
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $33,260200
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $33,01040
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,300220
      Pharmacy Aides $32,230100
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,040550
      Real Estate Sales Agents $31,78050
      Cooks, Short Order $31,460150
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,440130
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,110150
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $30,93040
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,70090
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,430400
      Retail Salespersons $30,3703,040
      Telemarketers $30,190180
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,130190
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,8901,630
      Food Preparation Workers $29,850430
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,460490
      Floral Designers $29,41030
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $29,40030
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,380530
      Cashiers $29,1003,390
      Childcare Workers $29,080410
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,080500
      Animal Caretakers $29,040320
      Library Assistants, Clerical $29,04060
      Cooks, Fast Food $28,780430
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,4103,050
      Recreation Workers $28,310320
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,670320
      Waiters and Waitresses $27,6201,840
      Dishwashers $25,850320
      Parking Attendants $25,560170
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,340240
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $24,60030
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,630430
      Bartenders $22,760690
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,43090