Parts Salespersons Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $47,010 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $29,490
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 870
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,490
    25th
    $36,270
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $54,640
    90th
    $63,140

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 56% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 44% 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
    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
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $44,440

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,360
    Cashiers $29,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Des Moines, IA is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.83 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Des Moines, IA is 25.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,490 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,270.