General and Operations Managers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for general and operations managers is $42.16 an hour ($87,690 a year). About 30,760 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($105,770). Iowa ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for general and operations managers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.60 | $42,850 |
| 25% of workers | $28.94 | $60,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.16 | $87,690 |
| 75% of workers | $62.50 | $129,990 |
| 90% of workers | $92.30 | $191,990 |
General and Operations Managers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $98,780 | 8,370 |
| Ames | $97,700 | 1,040 |
| Dubuque | $92,530 | 1,170 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $91,140 | 3,750 |
| Cedar Rapids | $90,620 | 2,860 |
| Sioux City | $90,230 | 1,250 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $82,400 | 1,510 |
| Iowa City | $81,120 | 1,600 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for general and operations managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 285,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $211,190 |
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