Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,140 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $31,430
90th percentile $48,600
Employed locally 670
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,430
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $38,140
    75th
    $44,760
    90th
    $48,600

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,350
    Customer Service Representatives$39,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,680
    Tellers$37,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northeast Iowa is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northeast Iowa is 14.6% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,430 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.