SOC 11-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Administrative Services Managers — Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Administrative Services Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $102,490 per year, 10.2% below the national median of $114,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Administrative Services Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $102,490 per year, 10.2% below the national median of $114,130. Half of workers earn between $79,240 and $122,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,960 and the ninetieth at $166,610.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Des Moines records the highest median at $126,190. Of the 391 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 36th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,960 | −56.2% |
| 25th | $79,240 | −30.6% |
| Median (50th) | $102,490 | −10.2% |
| 75th | $122,920 | +7.7% |
| 90th | $166,610 | +46.0% |
| Mean | $108,030 | −5.3% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $126,190 | 630 | |
| 2 | Iowa City | $120,940 | 70 | |
| 3 | Dubuque | $119,770 | 70 | |
| 4 | Sioux City | $111,060 | 40 | |
| 5 | Davenport | $103,680 | 200 | |
| 6 | Ames | $103,440 | 40 | |
| 7 | Waterloo | $94,440 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cedar Rapids run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $102,490 goes as far as $116,731 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,731US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,490 a year, 10.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,960 to $166,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $126,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Administrative Services Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median annual wage is $102,490, or $49.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $114,130, so pay in Cedar Rapids, IA is 10.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA earns more than $166,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Des Moines, at $126,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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