SOC 13-1081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logisticians — Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA · 7 metro areas compared
At $81,810, median pay for Logisticians in Cedar Rapids, IA tracks the national median of $82,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,810, median pay for Logisticians in Cedar Rapids, IA tracks the national median of $82,320 closely. Pay ranges from under $60,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $73,800 to $102,920.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Davenport records the highest median at $100,710. Of the 391 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,730 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $73,800 | −10.3% |
| Median (50th) | $81,810 | −0.6% |
| 75th | $102,920 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $122,520 | +48.8% |
| Mean | $89,180 | +8.3% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davenport | $100,710 | 770 | |
| 2 | Dubuque | $93,480 | 340 | |
| 3 | Sioux City | $80,020 | 70 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $77,860 | 520 | |
| 5 | Ames | $75,620 | 80 | |
| 6 | Waterloo | $75,470 | 70 | |
| 7 | Iowa City | $73,920 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cedar Rapids run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $81,810 goes as far as $93,178 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,178US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,810 a year, 0.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,730 to $122,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Davenport, at $100,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logisticians in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median annual wage is $81,810, or $39.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,320, so pay in Cedar Rapids, IA is 0.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA earns more than $122,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,730 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Davenport, at $100,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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