Managers, All Other Salary in Iowa
Managers, All Other in Iowa have a median of $128,080 a year, below the national $141,900 (−10%); the state ranks 29th of 51 states by median. Managers, All Other earn 2.6 times the median across all occupations in Iowa ($48,540). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Illinois pay more (up to $152,600 in Minnesota) and Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wisconsin pay less (down to $107,050 in Wisconsin). Iowa employs 3,600 managers, all other, 2.31 per 1,000 jobs, the 32nd 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 | $29.46 | $43.17 | $61.58 | $79.73 | $105.19 | $64.87 | 3,600 | 2.31 | 0.58 |
| Annual | $61,280 | $89,800 | $128,080 | $165,840 | $218,790 | $134,920 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $35.72 | $49.46 | $68.22 | $89.57 | $114.55 | $73.99 | 622,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $74,300 | $102,880 | $141,900 | $186,300 | $238,270 | $153,890 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 29th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 32nd of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.58
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.31
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 managers, all other, 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 | $66.88 | $139,110 | $74,050 | $234,030 | 1,420 | 3.52 | 0.88 |
| Ames, IA | $66.40 | $138,110 | $64,090 | $227,960 | 120 | 2.18 | 0.54 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $60.82 | $126,510 | $66,070 | $206,280 | 460 | 2.57 | 0.64 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58.71 | $122,110 | $62,400 | $203,520 | 340 | 2.41 | 0.60 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $57.99 | $120,620 | $56,400 | $195,400 | 1,380 | 2.77 | 0.69 |
| Iowa City, IA | $52.47 | $109,140 | $55,750 | $168,540 | 180 | 1.97 | 0.49 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $50.66 | $105,370 | $48,510 | $162,490 | 100 | 1.32 | 0.33 |
| Dubuque, IA | $50.43 | $104,900 | $36,390 | $187,440 | 150 | 2.58 | 0.64 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $47.85 | $99,530 | $61,880 | $171,760 | 150 | 1.78 | 0.44 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $67.51 | $140,410 | $69,240 | $186,820 | 380 | 1.88 | 0.47 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $63.08 | $131,210 | $55,010 | $214,660 | 230 | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $58.45 | $121,580 | $69,180 | $190,420 | 140 | 1.44 | 0.36 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $47.63 | $99,070 | $26,660 | $140,410 | 90 | 1.22 | 0.30 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Managers, All Other (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.