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.

Find a Role That Fits Your Experience

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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$180K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $187K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on crafting scalable software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful APIs and lead innovations that drive efficiency and elevate cus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $248K *

Unlock potential by architecting scalable file management solutions, integrating distributed systems, and ensuring secure access for enterprise customers. Collaborate across teams to enhance data acce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $309K *

Innovate by leading the development of scalable features for our Sports & Entertainment platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive Toast's success while mentoring fel...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $210K *

Lead the transformation of our build and deploy systems while enhancing developer efficiency, safety, and software delivery reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive technical innovation and opti...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the core platform of a 1-1 coaching marketplace by co-owning its architecture, enhancing scalability, and driving technical direction. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and effici...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge cloud infrastructure that powers seamless operations across teams. Collaborate with talented engineers to enhance reliability, scalability, and efficienc...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$205K - $285K *

Transform the on-premises CI/CD landscape by enhancing reliability, simplifying installations, and driving technical strategy. Collaborate with teams to build tools that empower engineers and ensure s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $309K *

Pioneer innovative developer experiences by setting technical direction and enhancing workflows. Collaborate across teams to design solutions that empower engineers, leveraging AI to redefine software...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $260K *

Transform the integration landscape by architecting robust connections between NodeZero and key security platforms, ensuring reliability and observability while mentoring engineers and driving technic...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading technical vision and mentoring engineers. Drive modernization and collaboration across teams to build resilient, scalable infrastructure while fostering a high-performance...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $185K *

Champion the design and delivery of integrations and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable, and user-friendly developer experiences that drive business impact and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$198K - $297K *

Join us to lead the design and evolution of a cutting-edge Real-Time Analytics Platform, driving high-throughput, low-latency data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalabi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving scalable software solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices and deliver innovative AI-driven appli...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing robust Java/Spring backend services, enhancing data processing and reliability for financial institutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive technical improvements...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and manage scalable AI infrastructure solutions, ensuring secure access to foundation models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and drive AI adoption whi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $325K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in FinTech. As a key engineer, you'll shape the future of revenue management systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability while collaborating across teams to op...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $203K *

Transform the Unity platform for Android ecosystems by optimizing performance and enabling seamless deployment across devices. Collaborate with teams to enhance software capabilities and drive innovat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer innovative cloud architectures and drive scalable solutions for a cloud-native platform. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance reliability, security, and performance while mentoring...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of complex software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical decisions and mentor engineers, ensuring scalable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of complex software solutions, providing technical leadership and mentorship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system architecture and ensure high...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$245K - $270K *

Shape the future as a hands-on engineer, architecting systems and driving best practices while crafting innovative solutions that leverage AI to enhance customer value and modernize legacy platforms...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $262K *

Drive innovation by architecting and developing full stack web applications, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiency across di...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What kinds of $100,000+ jobs are available in Iowa?question toggle

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    Explore opportunities in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, and other Iowa locations. Remote or hybrid openings may also be available.

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    Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, but compensation and eligibility can vary. Review each listing for its specific salary information and requirements.

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