Iowa Median
$46,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $48,520
State Rank
#36 of 51
9,970 employed here
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers make in Iowa?
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Iowa take home a median of $46,610 annually — roughly $22.41 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $48,520.
Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $32,160 while the top 10% make $74,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,990 and $60,000 a year.
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary range in Iowa
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,160 | $15.46 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,990 | $18.26 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,610 | $22.41 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $60,000 | $28.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,030 | $35.59 |
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How Iowa compares
Iowa ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary in other states
Washington $60,750Rhode Island $58,570District of Columbia $58,470New York $58,300Colorado $58,200Massachusetts $57,490New Jersey $57,320Alaska $57,080South Dakota $56,680Connecticut $56,510Hawaii $55,850Vermont $55,760Delaware $55,710California $54,870Maine $53,580New Hampshire $51,650Oregon $50,660Wisconsin $49,550North Dakota $49,350Montana $49,300Minnesota $48,770Florida $48,410Arizona $48,010Illinois $47,990Virginia $47,990Tennessee $47,880Indiana $47,790South Carolina $47,770North Carolina $47,760Utah $47,470Maryland $47,000Kansas $46,950Nevada $46,900Missouri $46,860Pennsylvania $46,690New Mexico $46,550Michigan $46,430Texas $46,280Georgia $46,150Idaho $46,140Wyoming $45,980Mississippi $45,760Ohio $45,680Oklahoma $45,430Nebraska $45,280Alabama $44,860Louisiana $43,860Kentucky $40,080West Virginia $39,740Arkansas $36,950
Working as a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers in Iowa
Nationally, about 1,122,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($46,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers make in Iowa?
The median First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary in Iowa is $46,610 per year, or about $22.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,160 at the entry level to $74,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers about 4% less than the national median of $48,520. Iowa ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,610 a year. About 9,970 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers are employed in Iowa. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Iowa?
The highest-paying occupations in Iowa include Emergency Medicine Physician ($429,050), Dermatologist ($424,970), Radiologist ($405,220), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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