SOC 13-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Management Analysts — Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA · 7 metro areas compared
At $96,670, median pay for Management Analysts in Cedar Rapids, IA tracks the national median of $101,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $96,670, median pay for Management Analysts in Cedar Rapids, IA tracks the national median of $101,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $51,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $140,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,600 to $115,210.
Employment stands at 350, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sioux City records the highest median at $93,910. Of the 391 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 45th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,260 | −49.7% |
| 25th | $64,600 | −36.6% |
| Median (50th) | $96,670 | −5.1% |
| 75th | $115,210 | +13.1% |
| 90th | $140,920 | +38.3% |
| Mean | $96,450 | −5.3% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux City | $93,910 | 140 | |
| 2 | Davenport | $93,530 | 530 | |
| 3 | Des Moines | $90,730 | 2,110 | |
| 4 | Ames | $88,510 | 150 | |
| 5 | Iowa City | $84,100 | 180 | |
| 6 | Waterloo | $83,850 | 140 | |
| 7 | Dubuque | $73,960 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cedar Rapids run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $96,670 goes as far as $110,103 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,103US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,670 a year, 5.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,260 to $140,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux City, at $93,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Management Analysts in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median annual wage is $96,670, or $46.47 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 $101,860, so pay in Cedar Rapids, IA is 5.1% 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 $140,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,260 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 Sioux City, at $93,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 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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