UI/UX Designer Salary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids includes aerospace, insurance, and healthcare employers. UI/UX Designer salaries are reported in eastern Iowa. Local firms recruit for both in-house and remote positions.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$48,000 to $57,000

Average (per year)

$52,500

Collins Aerospace and Transamerica are large employers in the region.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$59,000 to $75,000

Average (per year)

$67,000

Mid-level roles support established tech companies, insurance firms, and healthcare systems.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$76,000 to $90,000

Average (per year)

$83,000

Senior UI/UX Designers lead project teams, set design standards, and often interact with national clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$91,000+

Principal or lead designers manage large-scale digital projects, often holding cross-department responsibilities in major firms.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$25 - $35

per hour

Mid-level

$36 - $48

per hour

Senior

$49 - $65

per hour