Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Iowa
In Iowa, computer and information systems managers earn a median $143,780 a year, well below the national median of $175,140 (−18%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.0 times the median across all occupations in Iowa ($48,540). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota, Illinois, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Missouri pay more (up to $176,380 in Minnesota) and Nebraska pays less (down to $135,780 in Nebraska). Iowa employs 3,920 computer and information systems managers, 2.52 per 1,000 jobs, the 31st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.58 means it is less common in Iowa than nationally.
Iowa vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Iowa | Hourly | $48.72 | $58.48 | $69.13 | $83.59 | $102.76 | $74.35 | 3,920 | 2.52 | 0.58 |
| Annual | $101,340 | $121,640 | $143,780 | $173,860 | $213,730 | $154,640 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 31st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.58
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.52
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Iowa's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Iowa
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Iowa publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $79.25 | $164,840 | $111,990 | $215,440 | 2,050 | 5.07 | 1.17 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $76.73 | $159,590 | $97,660 | $219,230 | 380 | 2.09 | 0.48 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $69.95 | $145,500 | $98,810 | $215,960 | 2,970 | 5.96 | 1.38 |
| Dubuque, IA | $65.71 | $136,670 | $93,440 | $203,600 | 120 | 1.97 | 0.46 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $65.18 | $135,570 | $98,340 | $216,570 | 90 | 1.19 | 0.28 |
| Iowa City, IA | $64.53 | $134,210 | $99,990 | $201,700 | 160 | 1.74 | 0.40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $63.56 | $132,210 | $100,520 | $202,470 | 120 | 1.48 | 0.34 |
| Ames, IA | $63.14 | $131,340 | $99,210 | $225,650 | 130 | 2.28 | 0.53 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62.46 | $129,910 | $107,000 | $205,080 | 470 | 3.41 | 0.79 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60.06 | $124,930 | $86,990 | $185,610 | 50 | 0.71 | 0.16 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59.79 | $124,370 | $81,990 | $179,800 | 130 | 0.93 | 0.21 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59.57 | $123,910 | $90,490 | $179,880 | 250 | 1.26 | 0.29 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $56.00 | $116,480 | $80,000 | $199,680 | 120 | 1.20 | 0.28 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the Iowa wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Iowa estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.