How much does a retail salesperson make in Iowa?
$31,360a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Iowa. That is $15.08 an hour or $2,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.08
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,220Median: $31,360Highest 10%: $45,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,220 | $12.13 | |
| 25th | $28,580 | $13.74 | |
| Median | $31,360 | $15.08 | |
| 75th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 90th | $45,900 | $22.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $33,430 |
| Des Moines, IA | $33,430 |
| Omaha, NE | $33,260 |
| Ames, IA | $32,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,030 |
| Waterloo, IA | $31,270 |
| Dubuque, IA | $30,960 |
| Sioux City, IA | $30,150 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 36. Nebraska | $31,870 |
| 37. Indiana | $31,530 |
| 38. North Carolina | $31,370 |
| 39. Iowa | $31,360 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $31,200 |
| 41. Georgia | $30,840 |
| 42. Ohio | $30,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $15.08 ($31,360 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $31,360 against $35,410 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for retail salesperson pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays retail salespersons the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $33,430 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.