Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,370 | $149,469 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.75 | $71.86 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $143,929.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Iowa is $126,370, or about $60.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Iowa is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,620 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $126,370, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.