File Clerks Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $46,710 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $60,840
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $46,710
    75th
    $60,840
    90th
    $60,840

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median File Clerks salary is 32% 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $46,700
    Peoria, IL $45,840

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,520
    Office Clerks, General $42,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Waterloo, IA is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.