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

Project Manager Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$96,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.41/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
6,720
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,002 #9 of 51

Project Manager pay in Iowa, explained

Project managers in Iowa earn a median of $96,540 per year ($46.41 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $62,000, while the most experienced project managers reach about $150,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $96,540 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $96,540 is worth about $110,002 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #9 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,000
$29.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,540
$46.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$150,290
$72.25/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $96,540 $110,002
Illinois $103,470 $103,513 −$6,930
Minnesota $97,860 $99,228 −$1,320
Wisconsin $97,580 $103,704 −$1,040
Missouri $94,660 $104,232 +$1,880
South Dakota $82,250 $92,848 +$14,290
Nebraska $80,150 $88,954 +$16,390

Project Manager in Iowa: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Iowa?

Project managers in Iowa earn a median of $96,540 per year ($46.41 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Iowa pay project managers well?

At $96,540, Iowa pays 6% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 6,720 work in the state.

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