Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for architectural and engineering managers is $70.83 an hour ($147,320 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($171,270). Iowa ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architectural and engineering managers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.75 | $103,470 |
| 25% of workers | $61.32 | $127,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $70.83 | $147,320 |
| 75% of workers | $81.87 | $170,280 |
| 90% of workers | $101.07 | $210,220 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $175,030 | 420 |
| Sioux City | $164,990 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids | $152,530 | 170 |
| Iowa City | $151,850 | 50 |
| Dubuque | $149,300 | 230 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $148,330 | 360 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $140,340 | 60 |
| Ames | $137,010 | 90 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for architectural and engineering managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 14,900 openings a year (BLS)
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