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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Des Moines?

$47,500a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $22.84 an hour or $3,958 a month.

Hourly
$22.84
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
120 of 392
Jobs in the area
3,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,490Median: $47,500Highest 10%: $63,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,490$17.06
25th$39,990$19.23
Median$47,500$22.84
75th$55,810$26.83
90th$63,510$30.53

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Ames, IA$48,740
Omaha, NE$47,760
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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Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,710
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,990
Public Safety Telecommunicator$64,380
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Eligibility Interviewer$63,650
Postal Service Clerk$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$60,530
Production$60,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$58,600
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $22.84 ($47,500 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $47,500 against $47,540 nationally, 0% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,150, so Des Moines pays 5% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

120 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,510 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.