Parts Salespersons Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $42,780 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $63,090
Employed locally 110
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $30,090
    50th (median)
    $42,780
    75th
    $51,100
    90th
    $63,090

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 60% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,010
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,450
    Omaha, NE-IA $45,680
    Dubuque, IA $45,410
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $45,300
    Cedar Rapids, IA $45,040

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,170
    Retail Salespersons $30,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,130
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,870
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Ames, IA is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Ames, IA is 14.3% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Ames?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,090.