Brokerage Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $52,900 -16% vs national
Median hourly $25.43
10th percentile $45,810
90th percentile $77,270
Employed locally 120
National median $62,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,810
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $52,900
    75th
    $62,040
    90th
    $77,270

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Brokerage Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Brokerage Clerks salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Brokerage Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $90,220
    District of Columbia $85,480
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $84,290
    Akron, OH $81,230
    California $77,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,090

    Nearby metros — Brokerage Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $85,480
    California $77,460
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $66,210
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,970
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,880

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Brokerage Clerks make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Brokerage Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $25.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.50 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Brokerage Clerks salaries?

    The median Brokerage Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 16% below the national median of $62,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Brokerage Clerks in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Brokerage Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,810 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.