How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Iowa?
$45,150a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Iowa. That is $21.71 an hour or $3,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.71
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,880Median: $45,150Highest 10%: $60,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| 25th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 75th | $51,070 | $24.55 | |
| 90th | $60,760 | $29.21 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 32. Tennessee | $45,810 |
| 33. North Carolina | $45,790 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,450 |
| 35. Iowa | $45,150 |
| 36. Texas | $45,140 |
| 37. South Carolina | $44,880 |
| 38. Indiana | $44,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.71 ($45,150 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $45,150 against $47,540 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $48,740 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.