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Accountants and Auditors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$77,180

Mean: $83,680

~$60,200 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$37.11

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

Accountants and Auditors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA — median $77,180/year, range $61,260-$96,920

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$61,260

Median

$77,180

75th %

$96,920

Median is in the 45th percentile of the typical range

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About Accountants and Auditors salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA

Accountants and Auditors in Cedar Rapids, IA earn a median of $77,180 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $83,680, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most accountants and auditors in this area earn between $61,260 and $96,920. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $37.11 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth. Software ate the routine bookkeeping work years ago. What's left is the hard stuff: complex tax strategy, forensic accounting, merger due diligence, and ESG reporting. Companies need people who can interpret the numbers, not just enter them.

Worth knowing: The CPA premium is real — certified accountants consistently earn 15–25% more. But the CPA exam pass rate hovers around 50%, which keeps supply tight and salaries up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a accountants and auditors in Cedar Rapids?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $77,180. The average (mean) is $83,680, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a accountants and auditors make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

About $37.11/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for accountants and auditors in Cedar Rapids?

The middle 50% earn between $61,260 and $96,920. Below $61,260 is typically entry-level; above $96,920 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $77,180 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$77,180$60,200
Monthly$6,432$5,017
Biweekly$2,968$2,315
Weekly$1,484$1,158
Hourly (40h/wk)$37.11$28.94
Hourly (35h/wk)$42.41$33.08
Hourly (30h/wk)$49.47$38.59
Daily (8h)$297$232

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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