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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Iowa (2026)
$15.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,186/year ($2,182/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 41,000 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Iowa (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $31,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,186 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $31,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,583 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,399 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,192 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,186 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Iowa?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Iowa is $31,360 per year ($15.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,580 and $36,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $31,360, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $26,186 per year ($2,182 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 41,000 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.