Retail Salespersons Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,240 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.58
10th percentile $22,360
90th percentile $46,380
Employed locally 1,360
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,360
    25th
    $26,660
    50th (median)
    $28,240
    75th
    $34,740
    90th
    $46,380

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Related occupations in Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,390
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,240
    Insurance Sales Agents $47,100
    Parts Salespersons $46,830
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southwest Iowa is $13.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southwest Iowa is 18.3% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,360 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,660.