How much do computer and information systems managers make in Iowa?

The median wage for computer and information systems managers in Iowa is $143,780 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 3,920 jobs in the state.

Where in Iowa do computer and information systems managers earn the most?

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $164,840 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Iowa

Computer and Information Systems Managers in Iowa earn a median $143,780 a year, 18% below the U.S. median.

Median in IA: $143,780 a year
U.S. median: $175,140 a year
Employment: 3,920
Location quotient: 0.58; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Iowa

10%: $101,340Median: $143,78090%: $213,730

Median (50%): $143,780 · $69.13 an hour
Mean (average): $154,640 · $74.35 an hour (estimate error ±2.0%)
10th percentile: $101,340 · $48.72 an hour
25th percentile: $121,640 · $58.48 an hour
75th percentile: $173,860 · $83.59 an hour
90th percentile: $213,730 · $102.76 an hour
Employment: 3,920 (estimate error ±4.6%)
Jobs per 1,000: 2.52
Location quotient: 0.58 (1.00 = national share)

Computer and Information Systems Managers pay by metro area in Iowa

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.

Area	Median wage	Employment
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$164,840	2,050
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$159,590	380
Omaha, NE-IA	$145,500	2,970
Dubuque, IA	$136,670	120
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$135,570	90
Iowa City, IA	$134,210	160
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$132,210	120
Ames, IA	$131,340	130
Cedar Rapids, IA	$129,910	470
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$124,930	50
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$124,370	130
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$123,910	250
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$116,480	120

H-1B filings for computer and information systems managers in Iowa

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

17 certified filings with a median offered wage of $153,850.

Frequently asked questions

How much do computer and information systems managers make in Iowa?: The median wage for computer and information systems managers in Iowa is $143,780 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 3,920 jobs in the state.
Where in Iowa do computer and information systems managers earn the most?: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $164,840 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

See something wrong? Request a correction

More jobs data for this state

About this data

Financial and loans: Rates, loan limits, lending data and economic figures are provided for general information only and are not financial, investment, tax or credit advice. Rates shown are published averages and are not an offer of credit. Contact a licensed lender or financial professional about your situation.

Wage estimates come from employer surveys and exclude the self-employed. They describe typical pay, not what any one employer pays.

DatenUS is a private website and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. We republish public data from the sources listed on this page. Data can be incomplete, delayed or wrong. Always check the original source before you make a decision.

Our servers read this data automatically from government sources. Errors can come from the source itself or from the way we read, process or display it, and we do not guarantee that it is accurate, complete or current. Verify anything important with the official source.

Report an error Read the full disclaimer