General and Operations Managers pay in Waterloo-Cedar Falls

In Waterloo-Cedar Falls (IA), the median pay for general and operations managers is $39.62 an hour ($82,400 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.

$39.62Median hourly pay
$57,960–$122,980Middle half of workers, yearly
1,510People in this job in Waterloo-Cedar Falls (IA)

That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($105,770). It is 6% lower than the Iowa median ($87,690).

Pay range for general and operations managers in Waterloo-Cedar Falls (IA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.13$41,870
25% of workers$27.87$57,960
Half of workers (median)$39.62$82,400
75% of workers$59.12$122,980
90% of workers$81.85$170,250

General and Operations Managers pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines$98,7808,370
Ames$97,7001,040
Dubuque$92,5301,170
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$91,1403,750
Cedar Rapids$90,6202,860
Sioux City$90,2301,250
Waterloo-Cedar Falls (this page)$82,4001,510
Iowa City$81,1201,600

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)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • 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)

Other job titles for this job

Chief Administrative OfficerCaoPublic Works DirectorArea ManagerBoards and Commissions DirectorBusiness CoordinatorBusiness ManagerCenter ManagerCorporate ManagerDepartment ManagerDepartment Store General ManagerDept Store GM

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.