The median annual wage for Retail Salespersons in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $31,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,520.
Pay spans roughly $24,080 at the 10th percentile to $47,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.08 per hour. An estimated 10,060 people work as retail salespersons in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $31,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.08 |
| 10th percentile | $24,080 |
| 90th percentile | $47,240 |
| Employment | 10,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.