How much does a Office Clerk make in Iowa?

The median Office Clerk salary in Iowa is $44,310 per year ($21.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,180 and $51,830.

What is the take-home pay for a Office Clerk in Iowa?

On the median salary of $44,310, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $36,099 per year ($3,008 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.

How many Office Clerk jobs are there in Iowa?

BLS counts 23,120 Office Clerk jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Office Clerk Salary in Iowa (2026)

$44,310 /year median

$21.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,099/year ($3,008/month) for a single filer

Office Clerk pay range in Iowa

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$29,660	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$36,180	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$44,310	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$51,830	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$61,410	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 23,120 Office Clerk jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-9061, “Office Clerks, General”).

Gross vs. take-home in Iowa

A median Office Clerk salary of $44,310 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 $36,099 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.

Gross (median)	$44,310
Federal income tax	−$3,137
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,390
Iowa state income tax	−$1,684
Take-home (annual)	$36,099
Take-home (monthly)	$3,008

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Office Clerk make in Iowa?: The median Office Clerk salary in Iowa is $44,310 per year ($21.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,180 and $51,830.
What is the take-home pay for a Office Clerk in Iowa?: On the median salary of $44,310, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $36,099 per year ($3,008 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
How many Office Clerk jobs are there in Iowa?: BLS counts 23,120 Office Clerk jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Office Clerks

District of Columbia $55,040 Colorado $53,550 Alaska $51,890 Washington $50,500 North Dakota $50,160 Massachusetts $49,940 Oregon $49,910 New Hampshire $49,020

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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.