Software Developers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $108,490 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.16
10th percentile $76,490
90th percentile $166,890
Employed locally 1,270
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,490
    25th
    $96,010
    50th (median)
    $108,490
    75th
    $133,050
    90th
    $166,890

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 141% Median Software Developers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $137,350
    District of Columbia $136,040
    Virginia $134,470

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,920
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,730
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,900
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,910
    Data Scientists $94,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $52.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.79 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 18.5% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $76,490 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,010.