Software Developers pay in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids (IA), the median pay for software developers is $54.97 an hour ($114,340 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.

$54.97Median hourly pay
$84,310–$140,010Middle half of workers, yearly
1,250People in this job in Cedar Rapids (IA)

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is about the same as the Iowa median ($114,890).

Pay range for software developers in Cedar Rapids (IA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$33.69$70,070
25% of workers$40.54$84,310
Half of workers (median)$54.97$114,340
75% of workers$67.31$140,010
90% of workers$77.79$161,810

Software Developers pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ames$129,440470
Des Moines-West Des Moines$126,4604,240
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$115,7801,220
Cedar Rapids (this page)$114,3401,250
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$113,970280
Iowa City$107,680690
Dubuque$105,360330
Sioux City$101,150230

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for software developers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

Computer ArchitectComputer ConsultantSolution ArchitectAi SpecialistSite Reliability EngineerSystems Support EngineerApplication Support EngineerOs SpecialistServer EngineerInfrastructure EngineerDeveloperApplication Programmer

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