SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $99,440 per year, 19.7% below the national median of $123,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $99,440 per year, 19.7% below the national median of $123,860. Half of workers earn between $80,020 and $126,930. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,570 and the ninetieth at $169,110.
Employment stands at 480, or 3.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Iowa City records the highest median at $107,570. Of the 391 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,570 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $80,020 | −35.4% |
| Median (50th) | $99,440 | −19.7% |
| 75th | $126,930 | +2.5% |
| 90th | $169,110 | +36.5% |
| Mean | $112,860 | −8.9% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City | $107,570 | 680 | |
| 2 | Ames | $103,730 | 280 | |
| 3 | Waterloo | $103,330 | 340 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $101,550 | 1,330 | |
| 5 | Sioux City | $100,580 | 240 | |
| 6 | Davenport | $99,490 | 550 | |
| 7 | Dubuque | $99,240 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cedar Rapids run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $99,440 goes as far as $113,257 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$113,257US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,440 a year, 19.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,570 to $169,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Iowa City, at $107,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median annual wage is $99,440, or $47.81 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 $123,860, so pay in Cedar Rapids, IA is 19.7% 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 $169,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,570 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 Iowa City, at $107,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 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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