May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
391 occupations
Across 391 occupations with published wages in Cedar Rapids, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $260,440 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Cedar Rapids
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,590 | $28,280 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,410 | $33,430 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,130 | $45,510 |
| Cashiers | 3,090 | $29,270 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,030 | $58,900 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,880 | $78,370 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,860 | $90,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,730 | $43,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,270 | $36,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,260 | $35,370 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.