Parts Salespersons Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $44,440 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $28,390
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 170
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,390
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $44,440
    75th
    $51,770
    90th
    $59,160

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 64% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 36% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,270
    Retail Salespersons $29,920
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,940
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Waterloo, IA is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Waterloo, IA is 18.7% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $28,390 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.