Retail Salespersons pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for retail salespersons is $15.08 an hour ($31,360 a year). About 41,000 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). Iowa ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.12 | $25,220 |
| 25% of workers | $13.74 | $28,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.08 | $31,360 |
| 75% of workers | $17.42 | $36,240 |
| 90% of workers | $22.07 | $45,900 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $33,430 | 3,410 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $33,430 | 11,000 |
| Ames | $32,460 | 1,460 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $32,030 | 4,760 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $31,270 | 2,460 |
| Dubuque | $30,960 | 1,810 |
| Sioux City | $30,150 | 2,220 |
| Iowa City | $29,940 | 2,710 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $28,970 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,610 |
| Parts Salespersons | $46,670 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,960 |
| Telemarketers | $33,640 |
| Order Clerks | $44,980 |
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