salary$33,430 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,780per year
Jobs in the area11,000people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Des Moines?
Expensive. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 45.4% 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 Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $33,430 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $27,630 and $46,780.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 45.4% 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.