Loan Interviewers and Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $51,470 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.74
10th percentile $40,140
90th percentile $67,590
Employed locally 960
National median $48,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,140
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $51,470
    75th
    $62,040
    90th
    $67,590

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Loan Interviewers and Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $77,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,330
    Boulder, CO $61,160
    Vallejo, CA $61,120

    Nearby metros — Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $77,730
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $60,150
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $59,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,060
    California $57,790

    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 Loan Interviewers and Clerks make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $24.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Loan Interviewers and Clerks salaries?

    The median Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.1% above the national median of $48,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Loan Interviewers and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,140 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.