Nurse Practitioners Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $128,660 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.86
10th percentile $103,860
90th percentile $158,190
Employed locally 190
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,860
    25th
    $119,720
    50th (median)
    $128,660
    75th
    $135,870
    90th
    $158,190

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 167% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 67% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    California $166,610
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Visalia, CA $156,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,070
    Physical Therapists$85,720
    Pharmacists$130,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Cedar Rapids, IA is $61.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.35 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 0.4% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $103,860 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,720.