salary$78,370 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,250per year
Jobs in the area2,880people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Cedar Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 17.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $78,370 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $61,940 and $102,250.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 17.9% of the median registered nurse 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.