Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Iowa
At $37,330 a year, the median for receptionists and information clerks in Iowa is close to the national median of $38,010 (−2%); Iowa ranks 27th of 51 states by median. That is 23% less than the median across all occupations in Iowa ($48,540). Among neighbouring states, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Illinois pay more (up to $41,150 in Wisconsin) and Missouri pays less (down to $35,740 in Missouri). Iowa employs 4,660 receptionists and information clerks, 2.99 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.51 means it is less common in Iowa than nationally.
Iowa vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Iowa | Hourly | $12.86 | $15.42 | $17.95 | $20.46 | $22.89 | $18.00 | 4,660 | 2.99 | 0.51 |
| Annual | $26,740 | $32,080 | $37,330 | $42,560 | $47,610 | $37,440 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.83 | $16.33 | $18.27 | $21.70 | $24.01 | $18.97 | 910,180 | – | – |
| Annual | $28,760 | $33,960 | $38,010 | $45,130 | $49,950 | $39,460 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 27th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.51
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.99
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Iowa's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Iowa
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Iowa publish a row for receptionists and information clerks, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $18.67 | $38,830 | $29,430 | $45,710 | 200 | 3.34 | 0.57 |
| Iowa City, IA | $18.63 | $38,740 | $28,820 | $49,050 | 300 | 3.25 | 0.56 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $18.62 | $38,740 | $29,640 | $48,110 | 3,330 | 6.69 | 1.14 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $18.45 | $38,380 | $28,990 | $48,720 | 330 | 4.44 | 0.76 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $18.23 | $37,910 | $25,880 | $48,720 | 1,260 | 3.13 | 0.53 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $18.12 | $37,690 | $28,050 | $45,940 | 500 | 3.56 | 0.61 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $17.39 | $36,170 | $31,200 | $45,100 | 790 | 4.40 | 0.75 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $17.11 | $35,590 | $27,030 | $45,890 | 240 | 2.83 | 0.48 |
| Ames, IA | $16.91 | $35,170 | $26,740 | $46,890 | 170 | 3.09 | 0.53 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $18.39 | $38,250 | $27,970 | $46,390 | 300 | 2.97 | 0.51 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $17.74 | $36,900 | $26,000 | $47,930 | 450 | 3.09 | 0.53 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $17.47 | $36,330 | $24,830 | $46,440 | 500 | 2.51 | 0.43 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $17.11 | $35,580 | $23,620 | $46,310 | 120 | 1.69 | 0.29 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Iowa wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Iowa estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.