Procurement Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $49,150 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $58,440
Employed locally 160
National median $48,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $42,610
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $58,440
    90th
    $58,440

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Procurement Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Procurement Clerks salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Procurement Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $63,610
    Salinas, CA $63,440
    Huntsville, AL $62,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,210
    York-Hanover, PA $62,070

    Nearby metros — Procurement Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $63,610
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $56,310
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,350

    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 Procurement Clerks make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Procurement Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Procurement Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.3% above the national median of $48,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Procurement Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,610.