Explore $100K+ Jobs in Iowa

Find professional opportunities across Iowa with salaries of $100,000 or more. From Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, Davenport, and beyond, Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted roles that match their skills and career goals.

High-Paying Careers Across Iowa

Iowa employers hire experienced professionals in fields such as healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, manufacturing, insurance, and business leadership. Available positions and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience, so explore listings to see which opportunities fit your background.

Where to Find Iowa Opportunities

Search jobs in major employment centers including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, and Sioux City, as well as remote and hybrid roles that may be available to candidates in Iowa. Use location and job-title filters to focus your search.

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Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details across openings. Keep your resume current, tailor applications to each position, and set up job alerts to stay informed when relevant high-paying jobs are posted.

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Ladders focuses on professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Iowa listings to find your next career move and connect with roles suited to your expertise.

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$107K - $161K *

Innovate in R&D as a Senior Systems Engineer, bridging early-stage tech and production. Drive feasibility studies, prototype emerging features, and collaborate with partners to advance next-gen archit...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $172K *

Empower your career by optimizing recruiting systems and enhancing the hiring experience. In this role, you'll manage ATS configurations, automate workflows, and support team operations to ensure effe...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $149K *

Take ownership of IAM/PAM systems, driving strategy and implementation for human and AI identities. Leverage expertise in SailPoint, BeyondTrust, and Microsoft Entra to enhance security and governance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $220K *

Architect innovative mobile solutions, leading a team to enhance client productivity and collaboration through strategic application development across multiple platforms...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Analyze technical sales opportunities from discovery to close, leveraging AI tools and client data to drive business cases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system integrity. Collaborate with teams to remediate findings and uphold NIST standards in a hands-on techn...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$111K - $167K *

Empower your career by leading IT systems development, implementation, and maintenance. Oversee complex networks, ensure security, and drive automation, all while collaborating to enhance operational...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $230K *

Grow strategic client relationships in South Texas through solutions-driven sales. Utilize technical expertise to address complex customer needs and expand market share while fostering long-term partn...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Create reliable backend systems and tools that empower engineers, ensuring seamless integration and performance across platforms while enhancing developer experience and operational efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop reliable backend systems and platforms that empower engineers. Own capabilities from design to production, enhance performance, and collaborate across teams to improve developer experience and...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Deliver exceptional user experiences by refining complex tools into intuitive designs. Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance UX, ensuring our LLM platform meets user needs with responsiveness...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $108K *

Champion your career by designing innovative communication solutions for military applications. You will collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop advanced software-defined radio products tha...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by providing expert guidance and support to clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and drive adoption of solutions, ensuring...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $240K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI infrastructure, ensure reliability and security, and guide technical direction while fostering engineer development. Lead innovative projects that e...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead solar resource assessments and performance analytics for utility-scale projects. Engage with clients, optimize energy yield, and enhance methodologies while ensuring operational excellence in sol...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer data integration strategies by leveraging your expertise to guide clients in optimizing data flow into the Fusion platform, ensuring reliability and value across complex environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $106K *

Shape the future by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze and document system requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency across products while enhancing functionality and user experience in a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $102K *

Contribute to the design of user-centric digital products across platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-fidelity prototypes and workflows that enhance user experience and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives for cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various business processes and upgrades...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for a cutting-edge security platform. Collaborate with engineers to create impactful visual workflows, leveraging modern technologies to enhanc...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions through hands-on engineering and client collaboration. Transform complex business challenges into reliable, production-ready software while enhancin...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing Linux web server environments. Leverage your expertise in Apache, Tomcat, and NGINX to enhance performance, security, and reliability in a fully remote...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $185K *

Lead transformative technology adoption and growth for large enterprise accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, build executive relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes through innovative solutio...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering Microsoft 365 consulting engagements, focusing on SharePoint Online and modern collaboration tools. Drive client relationships, solution design, and governance while ment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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