Order Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $39,780 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $53,900
Employed locally 210
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $36,430
    50th (median)
    $39,780
    75th
    $46,320
    90th
    $53,900

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Order Clerks salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Order Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    Boulder, CO $54,620
    Massachusetts $54,350
    Bend, OR $53,610
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850

    Nearby metros — Order Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,960
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,950
    District of Columbia $47,930
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770
    Visalia, CA $47,610
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $47,140

    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 Order Clerks make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.98 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.9% below the national median of $44,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Order Clerks in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,430.