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File Clerks average salary by city in Iowa
- Waterloo$51,900
- Cedar Rapids$51,160
- Des Moines$49,270
- Davenport$47,570
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $51,900 | $48,490 | $46,560 | $42,521 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $51,160 | $49,460 | $43,800 | $41,955 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $49,270 | $49,810 | $37,080 | $40,508 | 92 |
| Davenport | $47,570 | $41,360 | $38,540 | $39,207 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
File Clerks salary in other states
More about pay in Iowa
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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