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Inventory Clerk Salary in Iowa (2026)
$22.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,610/year ($3,218/month) for a single filer
Inventory Clerk pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,170 Inventory Clerk jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-5071, “Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Inventory Clerk salary of $47,590 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 $38,610 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $47,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,531 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,641 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,808 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,610 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,218 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Inventory Clerk make in Iowa?
- The median Inventory Clerk salary in Iowa is $47,590 per year ($22.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,630 and $54,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Inventory Clerk in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $47,590, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $38,610 per year ($3,218 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Inventory Clerk jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 7,170 Inventory 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.