Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $40,570 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.50
10th percentile $32,950
90th percentile $54,500
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,950
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $40,570
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $54,500

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,080
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,480
    California $61,320
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,090

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,710
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Iowa City, IA is $19.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Iowa City, IA is 25.1% below the national median of $54,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,950 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.