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Administrative Assistant Salary in Iowa (2026)
$21.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,742/year ($3,062/month) for a single filer
Administrative Assistant pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,830 Administrative Assistant jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-6014, “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Administrative Assistant salary of $45,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,742 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $45,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,238 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,454 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,716 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,742 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Administrative Assistant make in Iowa?
- The median Administrative Assistant salary in Iowa is $45,150 per year ($21.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,040 and $51,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Administrative Assistant in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $45,150, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $36,742 per year ($3,062 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 12,830 Administrative Assistant jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.