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 *

Innovate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, designing cutting-edge data infrastructure and lakehouse solutions. Leverage modern AI tools to enhance performance and quality while collaborating w...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $178K *

Drive your career with a senior role focused on software development for control room simulators, collaborating with engineers to enhance plant models and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $120K *

Optimize client success by leading end-to-end implementations for banks and credit unions, ensuring timely launches and measurable value through strategic guidance and cross-functional collaboration...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by leading projects, mentoring engineers, and architecting innovative solutions that enhance performance and meet business goals in a coll...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and scaling a bare metal cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with a skilled team to automate server lifecycles and design efficient systems, shaping the future of our coloca...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Transform customer experiences by leading complex implementations, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful technical deployments that drive meaningful business outcomes across multiple projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data systems by designing and implementing scalable solutions that enhance analytics and drive business intelligence in a collaborative, Agile environment focused on healthcare compl...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $500K *

Champion innovation by leading the migration to EKS, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and enhancing Kubernetes operations. Drive automation and CI/CD processes while ensuring high availability and per...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide technical expertise, drive enterprise opportunities, and architect innovative solutions that meet client needs while showcasing the value of our cutting-edge product...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $303K *

Join a team that's building powerful tools for moderators, enhancing user experience through innovative backend solutions for one of the world's largest platforms. Drive technical strategy and lead en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $241K *

Join us to shape the future of platform engineering by driving strategic initiatives, influencing organizational architecture, and enhancing developer experience across a multi-cloud environment. Your...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of military aviation by developing and testing Flight Management System software. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver reliable avionics solutions, leveraging your expertise...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $207K *

Lead and manage mid to large Workday deployments, resolving complex issues while enhancing methodologies. Guide teams, ensure project success, and support executive expectations through effective comm...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$186K - $218K *

Shape the future of financial clarity by delivering core Portfolio experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring performance an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping database strategies and standards. In this role, you'll enhance database performance, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize our database...

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2 weeks ago

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

$183K - $220K *

Elevate technical storytelling by creating impactful demos and workshops that bridge the gap between product capabilities and customer understanding, empowering sales teams and enhancing buyer engagem...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting and automating secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance and resilience while delivering high-quality software through expert DevSecOps pract...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Build innovative interfaces that enhance AI development and observability. You'll design and prototype user experiences that empower AI teams to understand and improve their applications through effec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining onboarding experiences by optimizing customer activation and conversion. You'll lead the charge in creating a seamless journey for new users, ensuring they derive value f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive product growth through data analysis and experimentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user adoption and engagement. Utilize statistical methods to illuminate user journe...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's innovating healthcare solutions by developing cutting-edge network messaging software. Collaborate with diverse engineers to enhance patient experiences while enjoying a positive wo...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Drive member activation by leading a cross-functional team to optimize outreach, incentives, and messaging strategies. Own the activation roadmap and funnel metrics to enhance engagement and ensure sc...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower startups to achieve rapid compliance with Vanta's AI-driven solutions. As a Staff Product Designer, you'll shape the customer experience from onboarding to activation, driving product strategy...

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1 week ago

  •   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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