Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Iowa (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Community Service Managers in Iowa, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Iowa Median
$65,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#48 of 51
2,790 employed here

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Iowa?

Social and Community Service Managers working in Iowa earn a median salary of $65,940 per year, or about $31.70 per hour. That is 18% below the national median of $80,390 for this occupation.

Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $46,000 while the top 10% make $102,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,240 and $81,020 a year.

Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Iowa

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,000$22.12
25th percentile (early career)$56,240$27.04
50th percentile (median)$65,940$31.70
75th percentile (experienced)$81,020$38.95
90th percentile (top earners)$102,740$49.39

How Iowa compares

Iowa ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$106,700
2Washington$103,000
3Alaska$98,370
4Colorado$97,440
5New York$95,980

Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Iowa

Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($65,940) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Iowa?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Iowa is $65,940 per year, or about $31.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,000 at the entry level to $102,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Social and Community Service Managers about 18% less than the national median of $80,390. Iowa ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $65,940 a year. About 2,790 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in Iowa. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Iowa?
The highest-paying occupations in Iowa include Emergency Medicine Physician ($429,050), Dermatologist ($424,970), Radiologist ($405,220), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.