Office Assitant Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Office Assitant in Des Moines, IA is $42,857. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,876 to $47,988, with most professionals earning between $35,251 and $52,659.

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What is an Office Assitant?

An office assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. This includes managing and organizing files, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and handling correspondence. They may also assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, such as processing invoices and maintaining financial records. Additionally, office assistants may be tasked with ordering office supplies, coordinating meetings and events, and performing other general office duties as needed. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are essential for success in this role.

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What does an Office Assitant do?

Common responsibilities of an Office Assitant

Greet and assist visitors to the office, providing information and directing them to the appropriate person or department.

September 11, 2023

Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and provide information to callers.

September 14, 2023

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

September 20, 2023

Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for office staff.

October 04, 2023

Assist with basic IT support, such as troubleshooting computer and printer issues.

October 05, 2023

Perform other duties as assigned by office management or staff.

October 15, 2023

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

October 23, 2023

Assist with basic administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.

November 03, 2023

Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, such as processing invoices and expense reports.

November 09, 2023

Coordinate and organize office events, such as staff meetings, trainings, and social gatherings.

November 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Office Assitant in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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38876

47988

42857

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

39281

49096

43625

What is the average salary for Office Assitant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Office Assitant in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Office Assitant ranges from $38,876 to $47,988 with the average base salary of $42,857. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,281 to $49,096 with the average total cash compensation of $43,625.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$42,857	$38,876 - $47,988
Bonus	$767	$405 - $1,108
Total Pay	$43,625	$39,281 - $49,096

* 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 Assitant Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,704 - $47,776	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,704 - $47,776	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,344 - $47,331	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,133 - $44,603	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,443 - $44,985	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,347 - $47,335	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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