How much does a postal service clerk make in Iowa?
$59,970a year
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in Iowa. That is $28.83 an hour or $4,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.83
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $59,970Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| Median | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 75th | $68,810 | $33.08 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,750 |
| Sioux City, IA | $65,370 |
| Waterloo, IA | $63,970 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,920 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,710 |
| Omaha, NE | $61,310 |
| Ames, IA | $58,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service clerks.
| 38. Kansas | $60,530 |
| 39. Oregon | $60,530 |
| 40. Utah | $60,530 |
| 41. Iowa | $59,970 |
| 42. Missouri | $59,970 |
| 43. New Mexico | $59,970 |
| 44. Wyoming | $59,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.83 ($59,970 a year).
Do postal service clerks make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $59,970 against $62,130 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Iowa rank for postal service clerk pay?
Iowa ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays postal service clerks the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $66,750 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.