Sales and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $50,860 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $34,270
90th percentile $79,130
Employed locally 180
National median $46,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,270
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $65,770
    90th
    $79,130

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 60% Median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales and Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $100,340
    Bellingham, WA $81,120
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $78,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,230
    Urban Honolulu, HI $73,330

    Nearby metros — Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $100,340
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $55,940
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $52,530
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,840
    California $50,150
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $49,750

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,360
    Cashiers$29,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents$75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales and Related Workers, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Sales and Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 9.7% above the national median of $46,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Sales and Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,270 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.