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Office Clerks, General average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$46,890
- Iowa City$46,660
- Cedar Rapids$45,800
- Dubuque$45,760
- Ames$45,740
- Sioux City$45,110
- Waterloo$45,040
- Davenport$43,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $46,890 | $46,540 | $37,520 | $38,686 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $46,660 | $46,480 | $37,720 | $38,510 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $45,800 | $44,780 | $36,730 | $37,852 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $45,760 | $44,980 | $36,340 | $37,821 | 87 |
| Ames | $45,740 | $45,450 | $37,280 | $37,806 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $45,110 | $44,060 | $36,150 | $37,324 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $45,040 | $43,980 | $35,790 | $37,270 | 87 |
| Davenport | $43,850 | $42,340 | $34,890 | $36,359 | 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.
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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 43-9061.
- 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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