Retail Salespersons Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $29,920 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $22,970
90th percentile $46,910
Employed locally 2,150
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,970
    25th
    $27,770
    50th (median)
    $29,920
    75th
    $35,620
    90th
    $46,910

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 43% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 57% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $37,800
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $37,270
    California $37,250

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,270
    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
    Parts Salespersons $44,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Waterloo, IA is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.06 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Waterloo, IA is 13.5% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,970 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,770.