Metro profile · CBSA 16300

Healthcare wages in Cedar Rapids, IA

Name: Healthcare wages in Cedar Rapids, IA
Creator: WageBench

27 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

COL Index (RPP)

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100 = national avg

HUD FMR (2BR)

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Fair-market rent

GSA Per Diem

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Lodging stipend cap

Avg Score

45

Across 27 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Cedar Rapids

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

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27 occupations

Occupation	Category	Annual Median	Take-Home	WageBench Score ↓
Family Medicine Physicians	physician	$260,440	$250,543	48
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	allied	$79,590	$76,566	48
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	allied	$48,680	$46,830	48
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	support	$35,370	$34,026	47
Dental Assistants	support	$48,310	$46,474	47
Dentists, General	physician	$175,420	$168,754	47
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	allied	$62,560	$60,183	47
Medical Assistants	support	$46,480	$44,714	47
Pharmacists	allied	$133,520	$128,446	46
Physician Assistants	physician	$129,680	$124,752	46
Pharmacy Technicians	allied	$43,930	$42,261	46
Veterinarians	allied	$127,160	$122,328	46
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	allied	$44,650	$42,953	46
Nursing Assistants	support	$39,110	$37,624	46
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	nursing	$61,840	$59,490	46
Nurse Practitioners	nursing	$129,890	$124,954	46
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	allied	$86,480	$83,194	45
Physical Therapists	allied	$94,520	$90,928	45
Paramedics	allied	$40,160	$38,634	45
Physical Therapist Assistants	support	$58,180	$55,969	44
Phlebotomists	support	$37,320	$35,902	44
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	allied	$64,880	$62,415	43
Occupational Therapists	allied	$79,690	$76,662	43
Respiratory Therapists	allied	$66,830	$64,290	43
Speech-Language Pathologists	allied	$77,550	$74,603	43
Registered Nurses	nursing	$78,370	$75,392	43
Occupational Therapy Assistants	support	$52,560	$50,563	42

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