Human Resources Managers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for human resources managers is $60.76 an hour ($126,370 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($149,280). Iowa ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources managers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.44 | $86,190 |
| 25% of workers | $50.00 | $104,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.76 | $126,370 |
| 75% of workers | $76.52 | $159,160 |
| 90% of workers | $99.47 | $206,900 |
Human Resources Managers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $142,600 | 260 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $138,140 | 520 |
| Ames | $137,390 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids | $130,430 | 160 |
| Dubuque | $129,670 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $125,970 | 80 |
| Sioux City | $125,430 | 60 |
| Iowa City | $118,070 | 160 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources 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 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $133,320 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,780 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $106,510 |
| Facilities Managers | $99,010 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $99,010 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $116,920 |
| Purchasing Managers | $121,580 |
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