First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay in Iowa
$50,950avg. a year
$24.50 an hour · 9,970 employed
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Iowa earn an average of $50,950 a year. That is $2,430 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $53,380. The best-paying metro area is Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $52,730.
$46,610Median pay
$24.50Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#35Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Iowa metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
12,650 jobs
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$52,730
$25.35 an hour
23,320 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$52,190
$25.09 an hour
3610 jobs
Iowa City, IA
$52,150
$25.07 an hour
4500 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$52,110
$25.05 an hour
5350 jobs
Ames, IA
$51,950
$24.98 an hour
6360 jobs
Dubuque, IA
$51,880
$24.94 an hour
71,340 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$50,270
$24.17 an hour
8830 jobs
Cedar Rapids, IA
$49,840
$23.96 an hour
9580 jobs
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
$49,640
$23.87 an hour
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First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay in Iowa, charted
Pay over time
Iowa, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Iowa first-line supervisors of retail sales workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Iowa vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53,380 | $25.66 |
| Iowa | $50,950 | $24.50 |
| South Dakota | $61,860 | $29.74 |
| Wisconsin | $54,360 | $26.14 |
| Minnesota | $53,670 | $25.81 |
| Illinois | $53,330 | $25.64 |
| Missouri | $50,360 | $24.21 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99,890
- Retail Salespersons$34,480
- Cashiers$30,200
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69,880
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76,490
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$89,100
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of retail sales workers make in Iowa?
The average is $50,950 a year, and the median is $46,610. That is $2,430 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $53,380.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$24.50 an hour on average; the median is $22.41.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($52,730), followed by Omaha, NE-IA ($52,190). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA ($49,640).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 41-1011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national first-line supervisors of retail sales workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.