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Medical Secretary Salary in Iowa (2026)
$19.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,550/year ($2,796/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,560 Medical Secretary jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Medical Secretary salary of $40,980 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 $33,550 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $40,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,738 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,135 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,557 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,550 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,796 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Iowa?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Iowa is $40,980 per year ($19.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,560 and $46,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $40,980, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $33,550 per year ($2,796 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 10,560 Medical Secretary 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.