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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Cedar Rapids?

$45,110a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $21.69 an hour or $3,759 a month.

Hourly
$21.69
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
206 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,120Median: $45,110Highest 10%: $60,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,120$17.37
25th$38,900$18.70
Median$45,110$21.69
75th$50,560$24.31
90th$60,240$28.96

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Ames, IA$48,740
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
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Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$66,750
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,730
Eligibility Interviewer$61,330
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,270
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,570
Production$59,180
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$57,500
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$56,410
Court$54,710
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Cedar Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $21.69 ($45,110 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?

No: $45,110 against $47,540 nationally, 5% less.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,150, so Cedar Rapids pays 0% more.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

206 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Cedar Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,240 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.