File Clerks Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $48,060 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $62,600
Employed locally 100
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $42,280
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $58,680
    90th
    $62,600

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median File Clerks salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for File Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    District of Columbia $57,560
    Gainesville, FL $55,650
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860

    Nearby metros — File Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $57,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,830
    California $46,920
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $46,710
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $46,700
    Peoria, IL $45,840

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,650
    Office Clerks, General$42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.99 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 16.5% above the national median of $41,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for File Clerks in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,280.