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How much does a general and operations manager make in Iowa?

$87,690a year

Median yearly pay for general and operations managers in Iowa. That is $42.16 an hour or $7,308 a month.

Hourly
$42.16
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among states
45 of 51
Jobs in the state
30,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,850Median: $87,690Highest 10%: $192,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,850$20.60
25th$60,200$28.94
Median$87,690$42.16
75th$130,000$62.50
90th$192,000$92.30

Cities in Iowa

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Des Moines, IA$98,780
Ames, IA$97,700
Dubuque, IA$92,530
Davenport, IA$91,140
Cedar Rapids, IA$90,620
Omaha, NE$90,620
Sioux City, IA$90,230
Waterloo, IA$82,400
Iowa City, IA$81,120
Salaries for every job in Iowa

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for general and operations managers.

42. Kansas$92,840
43. Montana$91,380
44. Oklahoma$90,430
45. Iowa$87,690
46. Nebraska$85,090
47. West Virginia$82,500
48. Idaho$80,390
General and Operations Manager salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a general and operations manager make an hour in Iowa?

The median hourly pay in Iowa is $42.16 ($87,690 a year).

Do general and operations managers make more in Iowa than the national average?

No: $87,690 against $105,800 nationally, 17% less.

Where does Iowa rank for general and operations manager pay?

Iowa ranks 45 of 51 states.

Which city in Iowa pays general and operations managers the most?

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $98,780 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.