Security Managers Salary in Iowa
Security Managers in Iowa earn a median of $99,010 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Facilities Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($106,660)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,030; the top 10% earn over $141,010. Nationally the range is $64,480 to $176,120.
States ranked near Iowa
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Security Managers pay in Iowa
How much do security managers make in Iowa?
The median is $99,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,030 and the top 10% earn over $141,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for security managers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $106,660). Living costs are not included.