How much does a file clerk make in Iowa?
$46,560a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Iowa. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,390Median: $46,560Highest 10%: $63,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| 25th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $55,940 | $26.89 | |
| 90th | $63,480 | $30.52 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $49,810 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,460 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,490 |
| Omaha, NE | $42,160 |
| Davenport, IA | $41,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 6. Massachusetts | $48,310 |
| 7. Vermont | $47,540 |
| 8. Minnesota | $46,640 |
| 9. Iowa | $46,560 |
| 10. Colorado | $46,490 |
| 11. Idaho | $45,910 |
| 12. Washington | $45,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.38 ($46,560 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $46,560 against $43,600 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Iowa rank for file clerk pay?
Iowa ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays file clerks the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $49,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.