SOC 41-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers — Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
In Southwest Iowa, IA the median wage is $79,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southwest Iowa, IA the median wage is $79,720. That is 8.9% lower than the national median of $87,520. Pay ranges from under $46,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $143,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,910 to $97,920.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Des Moines records the highest median at $98,590. Of the 276 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 46th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,490 | −46.9% |
| 25th | $60,910 | −30.4% |
| Median (50th) | $79,720 | −8.9% |
| 75th | $97,920 | +11.9% |
| 90th | $143,020 | +63.4% |
| Mean | $88,140 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $98,590 | 920 | |
| 2 | Sioux City | $90,810 | 80 | |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $84,940 | 290 | |
| 4 | Ames | $80,990 | 70 | |
| 5 | Dubuque | $80,850 | 90 | |
| 6 | Iowa City | $79,250 | 100 | |
| 7 | Davenport | $76,950 | 240 | |
| 8 | Waterloo | $76,910 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $79,720 goes as far as $90,797 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,797US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,720 a year, 8.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,490 to $143,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $98,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Southwest Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $79,720, or $38.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $87,520, so pay in Southwest Iowa, IA is 8.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southwest Iowa, IA earns more than $143,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Des Moines, at $98,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Iowa, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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