Office Assistant 3 Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does an Office Assistant 3 make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Office Assistant 3 in Des Moines, IA is $44,064. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,156 to $50,002, with most professionals earning between $34,689 and $55,409.

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What is an Office Assistant 3?

The Office Assistant 3 is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the office staff and management. This includes managing and organizing files, scheduling appointments and meetings, answering and directing phone calls, and handling correspondence. The Office Assistant 3 may also be responsible for maintaining office supplies, coordinating office events, and assisting with special projects as needed. Additionally, they may be required to perform basic accounting tasks, such as processing invoices and expense reports. The ideal candidate for this position is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced office environment.

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What does an Office Assistant 3 do?

Common responsibilities of an Office Assistant 3

Assist with the onboarding of new employees, including preparing paperwork and coordinating orientation activities.

September 04, 2023

Organize and maintain paper and electronic files, ensuring that information is easily accessible and up to date.

September 09, 2023

Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and respond to inquiries from clients and visitors.

September 10, 2023

Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and processing as necessary.

September 12, 2023

Assist with the planning and execution of office events, such as meetings, conferences, and social gatherings.

September 18, 2023

Maintain office supplies and equipment, including ordering and restocking as needed.

September 21, 2023

Assist with the preparation and distribution of correspondence, reports, and other documents.

October 14, 2023

Coordinate and oversee the maintenance of office facilities, including managing repairs and renovations.

October 20, 2023

Provide administrative support to office staff and management, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and making travel arrangements.

October 25, 2023

Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the office.

November 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Office Assistant 3 in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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39156

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44064

Average Total Cash Compensation

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39565

50826

44603

What is the average salary for Office Assistant 3 in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Office Assistant 3 in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Office Assistant 3 ranges from $39,156 to $50,002 with the average base salary of $44,064. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,565 to $50,826 with the average total cash compensation of $44,603.

View Average Salary for Office Assistant 3 as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,064	$39,156 - $50,002
Bonus	$539	$409 - $824
Total Pay	$44,603	$39,565 - $50,826

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Office Assistant 3 Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,156 - $50,002	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,156 - $50,002	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,797 - $49,543	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,192 - $47,494	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,312 - $47,647	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,198 - $48,779	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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