Parts Salespersons Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $45,410 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $29,300
90th percentile $59,550
Employed locally 150
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,300
    25th
    $36,410
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $53,080
    90th
    $59,550

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $45,300
    Cedar Rapids, IA $45,040
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $44,440

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,980
    Cashiers $29,320
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,380
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,700
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Dubuque, IA is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Dubuque, IA is 21.3% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,300 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,410.