How much does an office and administrative support worker make in Iowa?
$51,700a year
Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers in Iowa. That is $24.86 an hour or $4,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.86
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,530Median: $51,700Highest 10%: $69,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 25th | $41,440 | $19.92 | |
| Median | $51,700 | $24.86 | |
| 75th | $66,710 | $32.07 | |
| 90th | $69,490 | $33.41 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $66,710 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,120 |
| Ames, IA | $48,320 |
| Iowa City, IA | $47,600 |
| Waterloo, IA | $46,840 |
| Omaha, NE | $38,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,850 |
| Dubuque, IA | $37,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office and administrative support workers.
| 10. Virginia | $53,170 |
| 11. Oklahoma | $52,420 |
| 12. Wyoming | $52,420 |
| 13. Iowa | $51,700 |
| 14. Oregon | $51,610 |
| 15. New Jersey | $51,120 |
| 16. South Carolina | $51,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office and administrative support worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.86 ($51,700 a year).
Do office and administrative support workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $51,700 against $45,670 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Iowa rank for office and administrative support worker pay?
Iowa ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays office and administrative support workers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $66,710 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.