salary$77,180 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,610per year
Jobs in the area1,190people work this job
Can a accountant afford Cedar Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 18.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $77,180 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $53,070 and $124,610.
Can a accountant afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 18.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.