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Engineering Manager Salary in Iowa (2026)
$70.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $106,361/year ($8,863/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 45th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,520 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $147,320 a year — though pay ranges from $103,470 for newcomers to $210,220 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $147,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $210,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,520 Engineering Manager jobs in Iowa (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Engineering Manager salary of $147,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $106,361 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $147,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,091 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,270 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$5,598 |
| Take-home (annual) | $106,361 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,863 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Iowa?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Iowa is $147,320 per year ($70.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,540 and $170,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $147,320, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $106,361 per year ($8,863 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 1,520 Engineering Manager jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.