salary$33,430 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,920per year
Jobs in the area3,410people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Cedar Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 41.9% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $33,430 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $24,550 and $45,920.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 41.9% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.