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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Sioux City?

$45,950a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,829 a month.

Hourly
$22.09
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
181 of 392
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,920Median: $45,950Highest 10%: $61,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,920$16.79
25th$38,040$18.29
Median$45,950$22.09
75th$51,910$24.96
90th$61,360$29.50

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
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 Sioux City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,760
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,670
Production$56,800
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,940
Public Safety Telecommunicator$51,860
Bill and Account Collector$49,440
Shipping$48,270
Billing and Posting Clerk$48,050
Court$47,760
Salaries for every job in Sioux City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Sioux City?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area is $22.09 ($45,950 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Sioux City than the national average?

No: $45,950 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.

How does Sioux City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,150, so Sioux City pays 2% more.

Where does Sioux City rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

181 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Sioux City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,360 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.