SOC 41-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Southwest Iowa, IA is $70,400 per year, substantially below the national median of $104,920 — a gap of 32.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Southwest Iowa, IA is $70,400 per year, substantially below the national median of $104,920 — a gap of 32.9%. Half of workers earn between $57,950 and $79,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,220 and the ninetieth at $119,180.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Des Moines records the highest median at $126,830. Of the 276 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 60th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,220 | −54.0% |
| 25th | $57,950 | −44.8% |
| Median (50th) | $70,400 | −32.9% |
| 75th | $79,740 | −24.0% |
| 90th | $119,180 | +13.6% |
| Mean | $79,020 | −24.7% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $126,830 | 1,010 | |
| 2 | Ames | $105,330 | 120 | |
| 3 | Waterloo | $104,530 | 70 | |
| 4 | Sioux City | $104,460 | 90 | |
| 5 | Iowa City | $102,900 | 110 | |
| 6 | Davenport | $81,480 | 220 | |
| 7 | Cedar Rapids | $75,450 | 370 | |
| 8 | Dubuque | $74,550 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $70,400 goes as far as $80,182 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,182US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,400 a year, 32.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,220 to $119,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $126,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Southwest Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $70,400, or $33.85 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 $104,920, so pay in Southwest Iowa, IA is 32.9% 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 $119,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,220 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 $126,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 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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