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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$148K - $201K *

Empower application teams by integrating, securing, and deploying software in Kubernetes environments. Collaborate across platforms to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure reliable operations, driving i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance quality engineering by leading automation architecture and strategy across teams. Collaborate with Engineering and Product to enhance testing practices, ensuring high standards and effective r...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our data infrastructure. In this role, you'll own data pipelines, improve performance, and ensure reliable access to analytics across global markets, driving efficiency a...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $217K *

Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive platform architecture and strategy, owning scalable production environments. Lead cross-team collaboration, mentor engineers, and advocate for DevSecOps practices while solving complex technical...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $184K *

Lead the charge in enhancing platform security and infrastructure as a Senior Software Engineer. Utilize your Python expertise and SRE mindset to drive critical improvements, mentor teammates, and ens...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $269K *

Engineer cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and models, collaborating across teams to integrate AI functionalities into products. Drive innovation and ensure AI's transformative potential is rea...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform fragmented IT landscapes as you lead complex service integration projects, improving data flow and visibility across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments. Guide cross-functional teams an...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in software development for a SaaS platform, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Inn...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $320K *

Champion the integration of art and technology by leading the animation pipeline, enhancing character rigging and motion solutions, and driving innovation in AI workflows for immersive gaming experien...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$155K - $185K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Optimize secure cloud infrastructure and automate compliance controls while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliability and security in a dynamic environment...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $204K *

Engineer innovative software solutions to test military communication hardware, overseeing all program phases from design to execution. Lead collaborative efforts across engineering disciplines to enh...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $173K *

Join a team that's driving engineering excellence by designing scalable systems, influencing cross-team initiatives, and delivering high-impact solutions while mentoring engineers and upholding high s...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of our iOS platform by designing and implementing scalable features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance client interactions with emis...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Engineer and enhance the 1035YellowPages platform as a senior developer, responsible for full-stack development and client integration. Lead efforts in code ownership, debugging, and support while lev...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$114K - $165K *

Join our dynamic team to lead the development of high-performance backend solutions. Leverage your expertise in Java, microservices, and real-time data streaming to drive innovation and mentor a talen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $225K *

Unlock innovation by building scalable, user-centric applications in TypeScript and React. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance AI-driven solutions, ensuring top performance in ML observabili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for enterprise architecture, focusing on AI integration and cloud migration. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of partner engagement by leading global programs that enhance value across the customer lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve partner exp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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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