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.

Search Vetted Professional Jobs on Ladders

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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$139K - $235K *

Lead the development of innovative CX solutions using AI tools, enhancing workflows and integrations across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-quality software an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI software solutions, enhancing system performance, and collaborating with teams to align with IT roadmaps. Drive improvements through analysis and ensure sea...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise software development by leveraging AI to create autonomous agents and workflows. Drive modernization of legacy systems with innovative solutions, focusing on automation and archit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving operational excellence. Lead on-site teams, manage budgets, and collaborate w...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $191K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by driving AI and automation initiatives. Collaborate with security teams to identify opportunities, coach on new tools, and enhance organizationa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $210K *

Transform issue management by leading a team to develop AI-assisted solutions, ensuring quality and accountability in remediation processes across GRC. Drive engineering excellence while fostering ind...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the reliability and scalability of a global multi-tenant platform. Drive SRE strategy, foster collaboration across teams, and ensure operational excellence while developin...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $205K *

Lead the charge in delivering client-focused mainframe solutions. Oversee diverse projects, manage teams, and leverage strategic insights to enhance hardware and software lifecycle management while fo...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success in the Americas by leading a growing team of CSMs. Drive adoption, value realization, and customer health while shaping playbooks and strategies for scalable growth. Collabora...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $146K *

Join us to execute and enhance partner operations, ensuring seamless workflows and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sales and partners, driving efficiency and operati...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $91K *

Engage in operational support for enterprise infrastructure and integration applications. Utilize your expertise in Linux and Windows environments, scripting, and automation to enhance reliability and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $250K+*

Pioneer the future of developer AI by architecting scalable backend systems that enhance real-world product experiences through developer-centric cloud infrastructure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Redefine security monitoring and vulnerability management by leading an Agile team to enhance IT infrastructure security. Collaborate on software design and implementation while ensuring robust remedi...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a pioneering team driving sales growth in the data center segment. You'll develop strategies, manage key accounts, and lead a virtual team to enhance customer satisfaction and deliver value in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $234K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex platform capabilities, enhancing reliability and security while mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to drive technical excellence and implement AI-ass...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $202K *

Engineer robust data platforms by designing scalable pipelines and APIs that support AI-driven healthcare applications, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence in a collaborati...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $189K *

Optimize SAP environments by administering S/4HANA systems, ensuring stability and performance. Collaborate across teams to lead upgrades and cloud transitions, enhancing enterprise resilience and sup...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate data privacy standards by leading a comprehensive privacy program. Collaborate across teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles, enhance data governance, and ensure compliance while enab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $164K *

Lead our cybersecurity and governance initiatives, enhancing security operations and risk management while driving compliance with CMMC 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Collaborate across teams to imp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $220K *

Champion robust data integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data pipelines, directly influencing our rapidly scaling marketing intelligence platform's succe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $250K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing energy strategies for new markets, ensuring sustainable power infrastructure aligns with growth objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to unlock capacity a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $175K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform payment strategies by analyzing interchange and routing data to optimize costs and enhance performance. Leverage advanced analytics and automation to deliver actionable insights for stakehol...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $110K *

Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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