How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Ames?
$48,740a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,640Median: $48,740Highest 10%: $61,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| Median | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| 90th | $61,600 | $29.62 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Omaha, NE | $47,760 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,500 |
| Waterloo, IA | $46,230 |
| Sioux City, IA | $45,950 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,710 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,430 |
| Iowa City, IA | $45,390 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Ames, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Ames?
The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $23.43 ($48,740 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Ames than the national average?
Yes: $48,740 against $47,540 nationally, 3% more.
How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $45,150, so Ames pays 8% more.
Where does Ames rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
82 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Ames?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,600 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.