Programmer Analyst salary in Cedar Rapids, IA
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Marion.
Also listed as: Computer Programmer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,042 |
| 25th | $83,153 |
| 50th (median) | $88,864 |
| 75th | $107,293 |
| 90th | $134,551 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $69,077 | $67,039 | $72,116 | 31 |
| FY2021 | $70,175 | $66,131 | $75,316 | 24 |
| FY2022 | $70,307 | $66,144 | $79,750 | 28 |
| FY2023 | $95,545 | $84,412 | $102,149 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $85,510 | $75,733 | $95,473 | 18 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
Cost of living
Cedar Rapids's median Programmer Analyst salary of $88,864 is worth about $99,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Cedar Rapids = 89.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Programmers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area earned a median of $76,530 in May 2025 (90 employed). The H-1B median here is $88,864, 16% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.