Office Clerks, General Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $41,350 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.88
10th percentile $26,840
90th percentile $57,720
Employed locally 1,530
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,840
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $41,350
    75th
    $48,620
    90th
    $57,720

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,870
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,680
    Tellers $37,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Northeast Iowa is $19.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Northeast Iowa is 5.2% below the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $26,840 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.