Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Iowa earn a median salary of $45,643 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.7% vs the national median of $49,440. An estimated 1,130 human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $35,970 to $50,590 depending on location.
$45,643
Avg median salary in Iowa
$50,590
Highest paying metro
$35,970
Lowest paying metro
1,130
Employed in Iowa
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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
inHuman Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $50,590 | $43,430 | $61,250 | 40 |
| Waterloo, IA | $49,970 | $42,310 | $57,540 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $48,220 | $42,990 | $54,340 | 120 |
| Des Moines, IA | $48,010 | $38,000 | $57,360 | 380 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $47,510 | $42,870 | $53,770 | 150 |
| Southwest Iowa | $46,280 | $36,840 | $53,110 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,010 | $40,870 | $51,300 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa | $45,760 | $41,550 | $52,730 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $45,510 | $29,640 | $56,350 | 30 |
| Northeast Iowa | $44,430 | $37,910 | $49,770 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,450 | $36,100 | $50,340 | 100 |
| Dubuque, IA | $35,970 | $35,970 | $45,860 | 100 |