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How much does a bookkeeping make in Iowa City?

$49,220a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,102 a month.

Hourly
$23.66
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
147 of 393
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $49,220Highest 10%: $70,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,300$16.49
25th$41,840$20.12
Median$49,220$23.66
75th$60,250$28.97
90th$70,270$33.78

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

Des Moines, IA$50,610
Omaha, NE$49,230
Cedar Rapids, IA$48,690
Ames, IA$47,970
Davenport, IA$47,840
Dubuque, IA$47,630
Waterloo, IA$47,540
Sioux City, IA$47,390
Bookkeeping salary in Iowa Bookkeeping salary in all states

Related jobs in Iowa City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,430
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,890
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,740
Information and Record Clerk$58,430
Court$57,320
Production$54,140
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$53,850
Dispatcher$51,880
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,130
Billing and Posting Clerk$50,050
Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Iowa City?

The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $23.66 ($49,220 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in Iowa City than the national average?

No: $49,220 against $50,670 nationally, 3% less.

How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,180, so Iowa City pays 2% more.

Where does Iowa City rank for bookkeeping pay?

147 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Iowa City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,270 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.