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Insurance Claims Clerk Salary in Iowa (2026)

$46,430 /year median

$22.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,722/year ($3,144/month) for a single filer

Iowa ranks 39th of 50 states for Insurance Claims Clerk pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 2,820 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $46,430 a year — though pay ranges from $38,270 for newcomers to $59,530 at the top.

Insurance Claims Clerk pay range in Iowa

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $38,270 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $42,340 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $46,430 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $53,040 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $59,530 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 2,820 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-9041, “Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks”).

Gross vs. take-home in Iowa

A median Insurance Claims Clerk salary of $46,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,722 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.

Gross (median)$46,430
Federal income tax−$3,392
Social Security + Medicare−$3,552
Iowa state income tax−$1,764
Take-home (annual)$37,722
Take-home (monthly)$3,144

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Insurance Claims Clerk make in Iowa?
The median Insurance Claims Clerk salary in Iowa is $46,430 per year ($22.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,340 and $53,040.
What is the take-home pay for a Insurance Claims Clerk in Iowa?
On the median salary of $46,430, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $37,722 per year ($3,144 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
How many Insurance Claims Clerk jobs are there in Iowa?
BLS counts 2,820 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.