verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Marketing Manager Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$131,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.04/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
2,210
public U.S. Median
$166,790
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$149,404 #23 of 48

Marketing Manager pay in Iowa, explained

Marketing managers in Iowa earn a median of $131,120 per year ($63.04 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $166,790. Entry-level workers earn around $80,160, while the most experienced marketing managers reach about $203,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $131,120 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $131,120 is worth about $149,404 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #23 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Marketing Manager pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,160
$38.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,120
$63.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$203,180
$97.68/hr

Marketing Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $131,120 $149,404
Minnesota $173,300 $175,723 −$42,180
South Dakota $167,750 $189,364 −$36,630
Illinois $162,860 $162,928 −$31,740
Wisconsin $133,600 $141,984 −$2,480
Missouri $130,550 $143,751 +$570
Nebraska $110,570 $122,715 +$20,550

Marketing Manager in Iowa: FAQ

How much do marketing managers make in Iowa?

Marketing managers in Iowa earn a median of $131,120 per year ($63.04 per hour), compared with $166,790 nationally.

Does Iowa pay marketing managers well?

At $131,120, Iowa pays 21% below the national median for marketing managers. An estimated 2,210 work in the state.

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