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💰 COL Index: 90 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,030
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$74,478
model average ÷ 90.0 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$152,891
City 1BR Rent Reference
$716
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Cedar Rapids?

$67,030 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,030/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,586/month
Household income context$66,720

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$152,891
💡 Purchasing-power model $169,879
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.51/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$131,949
💡 Purchasing-power model $146,610
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.44/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,442
💡 Purchasing-power model $137,158
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.35/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,963
💡 Purchasing-power model $116,626
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.46/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,241
💡 Purchasing-power model $109,157
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.23/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Cedar Rapids

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (90.0/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $152,891
2 Pharmacist $131,949
3 Software Developer $123,442
4 Construction Manager $104,963
5 Project Manager $98,241
6 Physical Therapist $96,718
7 Financial Analyst $96,039
8 Web Developer $89,967
9 Dental Hygienist $84,904
10 Accountant $83,497
11 Registered Nurse $83,487
12 Data Analyst $80,859
13 Police Officer $72,662
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,620
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,759
16 Plumber $61,449
17 Paralegal $60,867
18 Electrician $59,703
19 Real Estate Agent $59,635
20 Graphic Designer $59,499
21 Firefighter $55,406
22 Carpenter $55,212
23 HVAC Technician $53,999
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,497
25 Loan Officer $48,500
26 Nail Technician $48,500
27 Personal Trainer $48,500
28 Cosmetologist $48,500
29 Chef/Head Cook $48,500
30 Auto Mechanic $48,500
31 Social Worker $48,500
32 Veterinary Technician $48,500
33 Pharmacy Technician $48,500
34 Dental Assistant $48,500
35 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,500
36 Insurance Agent $48,500
37 Welder $48,102
38 Medical Assistant $37,121
39 Security Guard $35,055
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $34,687

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Cedar Rapids salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.607×–1.454× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 90.0 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Cedar Rapids

🏠
1BR Rent
$716/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$941/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$192,250
📉
Unemployment
2.8%
💳
Median Income
$66,720
🎓
College Educated
32%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
90
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Cedar Rapids Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Cedar Rapids mean on this page?

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$67,030 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Cedar Rapids workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Cedar Rapids?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,586 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Cedar Rapids?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Cedar Rapids?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.607×–1.454× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Cedar Rapids

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