How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Iowa?
$62,340a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in Iowa. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.97
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,230Median: $62,340Highest 10%: $83,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| 25th | $51,450 | $24.74 | |
| Median | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 75th | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| 90th | $83,600 | $40.19 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $68,240 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,990 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,740 |
| Ames, IA | $61,990 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,670 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,420 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,360 |
| Waterloo, IA | $59,770 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 35. Maine | $64,100 |
| 36. West Virginia | $63,820 |
| 37. Kentucky | $62,410 |
| 38. Iowa | $62,340 |
| 39. North Dakota | $61,270 |
| 40. Utah | $61,130 |
| 41. South Carolina | $60,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.97 ($62,340 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $62,340 against $76,590 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Iowa rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $68,240 a year.
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.