Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids
391 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Cedar Rapids belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $260,440 per year. The lowest published median is $21,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $260,440 | 80 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $182,210 | 290 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $175,420 | 130 | |
| 6 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,160 | 60 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,530 | 170 | |
| 8 | Lawyers | $137,570 | 330 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $134,020 | 780 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $133,520 | 240 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $133,330 | 250 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $131,510 | 320 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $130,430 | 160 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,910 | 470 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,890 | 240 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $129,680 | 80 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $127,160 | 100 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $122,110 | 340 | |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $121,320 | 50 | |
| 20 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $120,030 | 130 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $118,000 | 310 | |
| 22 | Training and Development Managers | $116,580 | 40 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $114,340 | 1,250 | |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $112,010 | 50 | |
| 25 | Engineers, All Other | $111,080 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $21,600 | 790 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,670 | 1,920 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,640 | 460 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,600 | 30 |
| Parking Attendants | $26,270 | 170 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | $26,520 | — |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,050 | 220 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,140 | 70 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,170 | 380 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,280 | 3,590 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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