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Receptionist Salary in Iowa (2026)
$17.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,756/year ($2,563/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,660 Receptionist jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Receptionist salary of $37,330 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 $30,756 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $37,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,300 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,856 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,419 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,756 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Iowa?
- The median Receptionist salary in Iowa is $37,330 per year ($17.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,080 and $42,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $37,330, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $30,756 per year ($2,563 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 4,660 Receptionist 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.