Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Iowa
Ranked #36 of 51 · IA
7.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,770 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,150
Employment 12,830
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,880P25 $38,040 Median $45,150P75 $51,070P90 $60,760
About 80% of secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executives in Iowa earn between $33,880 and $60,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive salary in Iowa is $45,770, about 7.3% below the U.S. average ($49,350). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $48,740 | $48,200 | 620 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,500 | $48,700 | 3,110 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $46,230 | $46,970 | 720 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,950 | $46,140 | 640 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,710 | $46,980 | 1,670 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,430 | $47,070 | 440 |
| Iowa City, IA | $45,390 | $48,000 | 630 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,110 | $45,690 | 1,290 |
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