File Clerks Salary in Iowa
File Clerks in Iowa earn a median of $46,560 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($43,600)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,390; the top 10% earn over $63,480. Nationally the range is $31,200 to $63,490.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46,430 median in Iowa
File Clerks pay in Iowa
How much do file clerks make in Iowa?
The median is $46,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,390 and the top 10% earn over $63,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for file clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $43,600). Living costs are not included.