Financial manager salary in Iowa
The median financial manager in Iowa earns $133,320 a year, or $64.10 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 survey. That is 20% below the national median of $166,570, and 39th of the 54 states and territories BLS publishes.
The middle half of Iowa’s 9,130 financial managers earn between $102,130 and $173,660. The highest paying metro area in the state is Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, at $154,140.
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Financial manager salary by city in Iowa
Every metro area in Iowa where BLS publishes a median for financial managers, highest first. A metro that crosses a state line appears under each of its states.
| Metro area | Median annual | Median hourly | Middle half earns | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $154,140 | $74.11 | $114,990 to $204,830 | 3,800 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $140,390 | $67.50 | $109,610 to $179,600 | 3,120 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $139,150 | $66.90 | $104,010 to $177,430 | 1,070 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $134,510 | $64.67 | $97,600 to $174,610 | 230 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $134,020 | $64.43 | $100,600 to $168,310 | 780 |
| Iowa City, IA | $132,220 | $63.57 | $103,920 to $172,810 | 390 |
| Dubuque, IA | $126,980 | $61.05 | $99,130 to $169,460 | 390 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $125,690 | $60.43 | $100,440 to $172,890 | 370 |
| Ames, IA | $124,010 | $59.62 | $98,800 to $167,760 | 220 |
What a financial manager costs an employer in Iowa
Wages are the start. At employers with fewer than 50 workers, benefits add 35% on top (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation), so a financial manager at the Iowa median costs about $180,000 a year. The employer’s view for every state and metro is on what a financial manager costs, and the routine part of the job is what Liaison does inside the tools a business already runs.
The routine half of a financial manager’s job, for 4% of what one costs in Iowa.
- Watches cash, receivables, payables and margin every morning, from the books and the bank.
- Forecasts cash 30, 60 and 90 days out from how customers actually pay.
- Answers “can we make payroll Friday” with the numbers behind it.
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Questions
How much does a financial manager make in Iowa?
The median financial manager in Iowa earned $133,320 a year, or $64.10 an hour, in May 2025. The middle half earned between $102,130 and $173,660. Nationally the median is $166,570, so Iowa pays 20% less than the country as a whole.
Which cities in Iowa pay financial managers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($154,140), Omaha, NE-IA ($140,390) and Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($139,150).
What does a financial manager cost an employer in Iowa?
Benefits at employers with fewer than 50 workers add 35% on top of wages, so a financial manager at the Iowa median costs about $180,000 a year. The employer’s view is at useliaison.com/back-office-costs/financial-manager.
Financial manager salary in other states
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 11-3031. Annual figures assume 2,080 hours a year. Updated 2026-10-02.
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