File Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $46,700 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $28,870
90th percentile $62,410
Employed locally 90
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,870
    25th
    $35,590
    50th (median)
    $46,700
    75th
    $51,160
    90th
    $62,410

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median File Clerks salary is 45% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $48,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,830
    California $46,920
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $46,710
    Peoria, IL $45,840

    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 File Clerks make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median File Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.2% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,870 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,590.