Office Clerks, General Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $42,400 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.39
10th percentile $27,980
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 1,340
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,980
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $42,400
    75th
    $51,650
    90th
    $60,310

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 62% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Waterloo, IA is $20.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Waterloo, IA is 2.8% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $27,980 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.