How much does a manager make in Iowa?
$128,100a year
Median yearly pay for managers in Iowa. That is $61.58 an hour or $10,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.58
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,280Median: $128,100Highest 10%: $218,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 25th | $89,800 | $43.17 | |
| Median | $128,100 | $61.58 | |
| 75th | $165,800 | $79.73 | |
| 90th | $218,800 | $105.19 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $139,100 |
| Ames, IA | $138,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $126,500 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $122,100 |
| Omaha, NE | $120,600 |
| Iowa City, IA | $109,100 |
| Sioux City, IA | $105,400 |
| Dubuque, IA | $104,900 |
| Waterloo, IA | $99,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for managers.
| 26. South Carolina | $130,000 |
| 27. Ohio | $129,900 |
| 28. Arizona | $129,900 |
| 29. Iowa | $128,100 |
| 30. Alaska | $128,000 |
| 31. North Dakota | $126,400 |
| 32. Missouri | $125,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $61.58 ($128,100 a year).
Do managers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $128,100 against $141,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Iowa rank for manager pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays managers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $139,100 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.