Construction-trade hourly wages in Cedar Rapids, IA (BLS OEWS, latest release). Click any trade for the full pricing breakdown. Published averages — what workers are paid, not the rate to charge.
Cedar Rapids, IA median household income: $73,569 (Census ACS).
| Trade | Median /hr | Mean /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $24.15 | $27.35 |
| Plumbers | $40.01 | $35.45 |
| Carpenters | $28.33 | $27.88 |
| Painters | $22.21 | $24.10 |
| Roofers | $23.00 | $24.04 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.17 | $30.40 |
| Concrete Contractors | $27.96 | $28.59 |
| Flooring Installers | $28.84 | $27.75 |
| Landscapers | $19.15 | $19.73 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.40 | $24.96 |
| Construction Supervisors | $41.77 | $40.82 |
| Construction Managers | $47.30 | $54.30 |
Stop pricing from memory
The Contractor Authority System™ turns this into a repeatable process — burdened labor & overhead, change-order protection, and client-ready proposals. One-time $97.