Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Iowa
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Iowa have a median of $66,760 a year, below the national $72,080 (−7%); the state ranks 26th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 38% more than the median across all occupations in Iowa ($48,540). Among neighbouring states, South Dakota, Minnesota and Illinois pay more (up to $77,210 in South Dakota) and Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri pay less (down to $61,940 in Missouri). Iowa employs 16,990 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 10.9 per 1,000 jobs, the 25th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.37 means the occupation is more concentrated in Iowa than nationally.
Iowa vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Iowa | Hourly | $19.21 | $24.32 | $32.09 | $43.44 | $59.90 | $36.77 | 16,990 | 10.90 | 1.37 |
| Annual | $39,960 | $50,580 | $66,760 | $90,350 | $124,590 | $76,490 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $18.79 | $24.27 | $34.65 | $47.90 | $66.13 | $39.68 | 1,238,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $39,090 | $50,470 | $72,080 | $99,640 | $137,550 | $82,530 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 25th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.37
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.90
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Iowa's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Iowa
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Iowa publish a row for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $35.34 | $73,500 | $44,220 | $133,020 | 780 | 10.43 | 1.31 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $35.33 | $73,480 | $41,800 | $130,490 | 1,580 | 8.77 | 1.10 |
| Ames, IA | $33.02 | $68,680 | $40,650 | $125,260 | 440 | 7.87 | 0.99 |
| Iowa City, IA | $32.43 | $67,440 | $39,270 | $128,210 | 600 | 6.37 | 0.80 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $32.23 | $67,040 | $42,820 | $128,190 | 4,900 | 12.12 | 1.52 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $32.23 | $67,040 | $37,380 | $127,570 | 780 | 9.27 | 1.16 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $31.49 | $65,490 | $39,780 | $128,870 | 1,910 | 13.68 | 1.72 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $31.41 | $65,320 | $43,030 | $120,840 | 3,930 | 7.90 | 0.99 |
| Dubuque, IA | $30.56 | $63,560 | $40,120 | $122,350 | 640 | 10.90 | 1.37 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $32.00 | $66,560 | $38,760 | $122,990 | 1,900 | 9.47 | 1.19 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $31.50 | $65,510 | $38,730 | $118,240 | 1,130 | 11.35 | 1.43 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $30.92 | $64,310 | $40,540 | $109,530 | 1,780 | 12.20 | 1.53 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $29.82 | $62,030 | $37,040 | $105,720 | 680 | 9.30 | 1.17 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Iowa wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Iowa estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.