New Graduate Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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How much does a New Graduate make in Cedar Rapids, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a New Graduate in Cedar Rapids, IA is $21,073. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $18,642 to $23,987, with most professionals earning between $16,427 and $26,640.

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Average Salary Range for New Graduate in Cedar Rapids, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
18642
23987
21073

Average Total Cash Compensation

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27697
23042
What is the average salary for New Graduate in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of New Graduate in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for New Graduate ranges from $18,642 to $23,987 with the average base salary of $21,073. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $20,081 to $27,697 with the average total cash compensation of $23,042.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $21,073 $18,642 - $23,987
Bonus $1,969 $1,439 - $3,710
Total Pay $23,042 $20,081 - $27,697
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

New Graduate Salary Near Cedar Rapids, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,490 - $23,791 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,209 - $23,430 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,151 - $23,355 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,390 - $23,664 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Davenport, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,492 - $23,794 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Rock Island, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,264 - $23,501 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa    The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and t....More

Cedar Rapids, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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