Office Manager salary in Sioux City, IA-NE
Sioux City is a lower-cost market for office managers: the median of $61,760 a year1 is 4.1% below the Iowa statewide median of $64,400, and 11.1% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #295 of 519. BLS counts about 420 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sioux City against Iowa and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE | $42,880 | $61,760 | $90,370 | |
| Iowa | $43,680 | $64,400 | $97,710 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $90,370, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Sioux City earns $51,330–$78,320. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $26,990 wide, against $29,000 across Iowa and $29,140 nationally: employers in Sioux City pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,880 | $3,573 | $20.62 | $55,329 |
| 25th percentile | $51,330 | $4,278 | $24.68 | $66,232 |
| Median | $61,760 | $5,147 | $29.69 | $79,690 |
| 75th percentile | $78,320 | $6,527 | $37.65 | $101,058 |
| 90th percentile | $90,370 | $7,531 | $43.45 | $116,606 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $16,560 over the median, the 25th only $10,430 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $21,368 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Sioux City, and the Iowa statewide median of $64,400 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Sioux City
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,930 to the $61,760 median and brings it to $79,690 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Sioux City
Of the 15 roles we track in Sioux City, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($63,040) and executive assistants ($60,670). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,130.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +27.3% | 520 | |
| Recruiter | +2.1% | 280 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 420 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.8% | 120 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -9.0% | 220 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #10 of the 15 roles we track in Sioux City (-11.1%), between paralegals (-10.8%) and project coordinators (-16.8%). The typical role here is at -8.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 7.9% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Sioux City, 7.5% across Iowa and 9.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Iowa
Across the 12 areas of Iowa with data for this job, the median runs from $57,940 in the Northeast Iowa nonmetro area to $71,690 in Des Moines-West Des Moines, a gap of $13,750 a year. Of the 10 areas in Iowa with more office managers than Sioux City, 3 pay less: the Northeast Iowa nonmetro area ($57,940), Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA ($60,420) and the Southwest Iowa nonmetro area ($61,010).
| Area | Median | vs Sioux City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | +2.0% | 1,160 | |
| Northwest Iowa (Nonmetro) | +1.3% | 790 | |
| Southeast Iowa (Nonmetro) | +1.1% | 1,100 | |
| Sioux City, IA-NE | this area | 420 | |
| Southwest Iowa (Nonmetro) | -1.2% | 430 | |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | -2.2% | 500 | |
| Northeast Iowa (Nonmetro) | -6.2% | 610 |
Sioux City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sioux City is #430 of 517 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Iowa, Decatur and Dalton pay just above Sioux City and Traverse City and Florence just below. All four are within $20 a year of the median in Sioux City. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sioux City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | +13.3% | 420 | jobs | |
| Cheyenne, WY | +3.8% | 420 | jobs | |
| Dalton, GA | +0.0% | 540 | pay | |
| Decatur, IL | +0.0% | 230 | pay | |
| Sioux City, IA-NE | this area | 420 | ||
| Traverse City, MI | +0.0% | 620 | pay | |
| Florence, SC | -0.0% | 1,010 | pay | |
| Terre Haute, IN | -1.1% | 420 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Sioux City, IA-NE?
About $79,690 a year at the median, or $6,641 a month: $61,760 in pay plus about $17,930 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Sioux City?
The median was $61,760 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $42,880, the 90th $90,370, and the middle half earned $51,330 to $78,320.
Is Sioux City cheaper than the rest of Iowa for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $61,760 against $64,400 statewide. The next area up in Iowa is the Southeast Iowa nonmetro area at $62,440, the next down the Southwest Iowa nonmetro area at $61,010.
How many office managers work in Sioux City?
BLS counts about 420 in the May 2025 survey. 10 areas in Iowa have more; the closest in size is the Southwest Iowa nonmetro area, with about 430.
Does an office manager cost more than an executive assistant in Sioux City?
Yes: $1,090 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,760 and $60,670.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.