Office Clerks, General Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Office Clerks, General in Iowa earn a median salary of $41,359 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.2% vs the national median of $43,630. An estimated 24,840 office clerks, general are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $38,900 to $44,350 depending on location.
$41,359
Avg median salary in Iowa
$44,350
Highest paying metro
$38,900
Lowest paying metro
24,840
Employed in Iowa
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Office Clerks, General
inOffice Clerks, General salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $44,350 | $36,530 | $51,070 | 6,530 |
| Iowa City, IA | $43,770 | $35,710 | $54,140 | 1,380 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $42,980 | $35,430 | $48,990 | 2,070 |
| Waterloo, IA | $42,400 | $35,360 | $51,650 | 1,340 |
| Dubuque, IA | $42,350 | $36,710 | $49,520 | 930 |
| Ames, IA | $41,730 | $34,600 | $49,520 | 810 |
| Northeast Iowa | $41,350 | $34,720 | $48,620 | 1,530 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40,200 | $34,510 | $49,050 | 880 |
| Northwest Iowa | $39,670 | $33,280 | $48,000 | 2,500 |
| Southeast Iowa | $39,320 | $34,780 | $47,670 | 3,020 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $39,290 | $33,320 | $48,120 | 2,700 |
| Southwest Iowa | $38,900 | $33,970 | $46,300 | 1,150 |