Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Iowa

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Iowa was $40,980 -10.8% vs national

Iowa vs United States

IowaUnited States
Median annual$40,980$45,930
Median hourly$19.70$22.08
Employment10,560961,610
Location quotient1.11.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Iowa) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

The numbers in context

The median wage in Iowa is 10.8% below the national median — a difference of about $4,950 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average medical secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Iowa?

The median annual wage in Iowa is $40,980 ($19.70 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Iowa compare to the national average for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?

The Iowa median of $40,980 is 10.8% lower than the U.S. median of $45,930.

How many medical secretaries and administrative assistants work in Iowa?

Approximately 10,560 are employed in Iowa, per BLS OES.