H-1B salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA
Based on 479 certified H-1B filings in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$110,500
Middle 50%$96.8k–$133.5k
vs. national median−10%comparison median $122,699
Filings479FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,000 |
| 25th | $96,752 |
| 50th (median) | $110,500 |
| 75th | $133,494 |
| 90th | $152,838 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,411 | $69,077 | $97,032 | 439 |
| FY2021 | $83,221 | $69,160 | $105,015 | 348 |
| FY2022 | $93,704 | $72,613 | $109,491 | 390 |
| FY2023 | $102,794 | $79,326 | $119,454 | 311 |
| FY2024 | $102,544 | $85,613 | $119,454 | 268 |
| FY2025 | $108,139 | $90,189 | $126,090 | 279 |
| FY2026 | $120,328 | $98,883 | $133,494 | 200 |
Cost of living
Cedar Rapids's median H-1B salary of $110,500 is worth about $124,200 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$806Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Cedar Rapids, IA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,054Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Cedar Rapids, IA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)89.0Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$124,200Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesIA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $116,189 | 246 |
| Electronics Engineer | $120,328 | 33 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $95,183 | 28 |
| QA Engineer | $105,000 | 21 |
| Physician | $320,653 | 17 |
| Programmer Analyst | $88,864 | 12 |
| Engineering Director | $148,470 | 10 |