General and Operations Managers Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,080 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.06
10th percentile $32,200
90th percentile $164,120
Employed locally 1,750
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,200
    25th
    $50,870
    50th (median)
    $77,080
    75th
    $106,130
    90th
    $164,120

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Related occupations in Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,830
    Financial Managers $103,580
    Industrial Production Managers $99,910
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,710
    Chief Executives $162,950
    Social and Community Service Managers $62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Southwest Iowa is $37.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.82 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Southwest Iowa is 25.1% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $32,200 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,870.