File Clerks Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,980 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $47,680
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $33,590
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $44,710
    90th
    $47,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,320
    Customer Service Representatives $39,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,020
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Southeast Iowa is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Southeast Iowa is 5.5% below 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,590.