As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Iowa is $82,792, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,592 weekly, or $6,899 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in Iowa vary widely, spanning from $69,916 to $100,468. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,052) and 75th percentile ($92,044), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,468 per year. This $15,992 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Iowa Special Projects Manager often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 nationwide for Special Projects Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $69,916 IA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $76,052 IA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $82,792 IA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $92,044 IA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $100,468 IA September 01, 2026
25% $76,052 10% $69,916 90% $100,468 75% $92,044 $82,792 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $84,106 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $87,381 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $84,523 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $87,134 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $84,980 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $84,192 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $84,402 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $82,534 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $83,982 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $84,776 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    2 - 4 years experience
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