Retail Salespersons pay in Sioux City

In Sioux City (IA), the median pay for retail salespersons is $14.50 an hour ($30,150 a year). About 2,220 people work in this job there.

$14.50Median hourly pay
$28,390–$35,980Middle half of workers, yearly
2,220People in this job in Sioux City (IA)

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 4% lower than the Iowa median ($31,360).

Pay range for retail salespersons in Sioux City (IA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.63$24,180
25% of workers$13.65$28,390
Half of workers (median)$14.50$30,150
75% of workers$17.30$35,980
90% of workers$22.01$45,770

Retail Salespersons pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cedar Rapids$33,4303,410
Des Moines-West Des Moines$33,43011,000
Ames$32,4601,460
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$32,0304,760
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$31,2702,460
Dubuque$30,9601,810
Sioux City (this page)$30,1502,220
Iowa City$29,9402,710

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 Sioux City (IA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$29,470
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,660
Customer Service Representatives$41,010

Other job titles for this job

Sales AssociateFashion ConsultantWardrobe Image ConsultantDesign ConsultantMerchandise CoordinatorMerchandising Service AssociateStore AssociateBeauty AdvisorCosmetic ConsultantCustomer AssistantSales ClerkCoupon Redemption Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.