Parts Salespersons Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $36,540 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $28,270
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 110
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,270
    25th
    $29,660
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $46,830
    90th
    $58,980

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 51% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,120
    Cashiers$29,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$42,170
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67,260
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,820
    Insurance Sales Agents$72,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Iowa City, IA is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Iowa City, IA is 2.4% below 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $28,270 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,660.