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Robotics Engineer Salary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The median robotics engineer salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is $85,170 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 1.2% below the Iowa state average.

City Median
$85,170
vs State Avg
$-1,002
vs National
$-15,030
Cost of Living
88%

Robotics Engineer Salary in Cedar Rapids by Experience

In Cedar Rapids, an entry-level robotics engineer earns around $55,250, while experienced professionals earn up to $134,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,250
$-9,750 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$86,700
$-15,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$134,300
$-23,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Cedar Rapids, IA

Percentile Cedar Rapids
10th Percentile $52,700
25th Percentile $68,000
Median (50th) $85,170
75th Percentile $112,200
90th Percentile $140,250

Robotics Engineer Salary in Other Iowa Cities

Iowa City, IA
$92,184
Pop. 74,828
Des Moines, IA
$89,178
Pop. 214,133
Davenport, IA
$83,166
Pop. 101,724
Sioux City, IA
$81,162
Pop. 85,797

How to Become a Robotics Engineer in Cedar Rapids

Education

Most robotics engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Cedar Rapids and the surrounding Iowa area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

ROSC++/PythonControl SystemsCADSensors/ActuatorsMachine Learning

Job Outlook

Nationally, robotics engineer employment is projected to grow 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Cedar Rapids may vary based on local industry and population growth.