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How much does a project management specialist make in Iowa?

$96,540a year

Median yearly pay for project management specialists in Iowa. That is $46.41 an hour or $8,045 a month.

Hourly
$46.41
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among states
31 of 51
Jobs in the state
6,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,000Median: $96,540Highest 10%: $150,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,000$29.81
25th$77,360$37.19
Median$96,540$46.41
75th$130,200$62.58
90th$150,300$72.25

Cities in Iowa

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Dubuque, IA$104,700
Davenport, IA$102,900
Des Moines, IA$101,200
Ames, IA$97,290
Iowa City, IA$96,820
Cedar Rapids, IA$93,760
Sioux City, IA$85,130
Omaha, NE$82,460
Waterloo, IA$81,600
Salaries for every job in Iowa

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for project management specialists.

28. Minnesota$97,860
29. Wisconsin$97,580
30. Utah$96,720
31. Iowa$96,540
32. North Dakota$96,160
33. Ohio$95,770
34. Idaho$95,630
Project Management Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a project management specialist make an hour in Iowa?

The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.41 ($96,540 a year).

Do project management specialists make more in Iowa than the national average?

No: $96,540 against $102,300 nationally, 6% less.

Where does Iowa rank for project management specialist pay?

Iowa ranks 31 of 51 states.

Which city in Iowa pays project management specialists the most?

Dubuque, IA, with a median of $104,700 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.