Average Project Manager Salary in Iowa

Business · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Project Manager in Iowa earns $98,100 per year, which is below the national average of $101,480. This translates to approximately $47.16 per hour, $3,773 biweekly, or $8,175 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$73,600	$35.38
Average (50th)	$98,100	$47.16
Experienced (75th)	$112,800	$54.24
Top Earners (90th)	$127,500	$61.30

Project Manager Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$105,900	$8,825/mo
Cedar Rapids	$100,100	$8,342/mo
Davenport	$96,100	$8,008/mo
Sioux City	$93,200	$7,767/mo
Iowa City	$91,200	$7,600/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Business
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Project Managers in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for business professionals.

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