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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Iowa earned a median of $62,340 a year ($29.97 an hour) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $76,590; 4,150 were employed there, ranking #38 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $62,340 | $76,590 |
| Mean annual wage | $63,930 | $79,140 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.97 | $36.82 |
| 10th percentile | $45,230 | $50,560 |
| 25th percentile | $51,450 | $61,390 |
| 75th percentile | $71,390 | $94,390 |
| 90th percentile | $83,600 | $109,850 |
| Employment | 4,150 | 459,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.66 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.90 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.