Wholesale & Retail Buyer Salary in Iowa
Selects and purchases merchandise for resale in wholesale or retail establishments.
State Average
$73,461
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+1.3%
national: $72,531
Metros Covered
13
6 above national avg
Highest Metro
$85,821
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $56K | $71K | $86K | $101K | $86K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $52K | $65K | $78K | $91K | $78K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $52K | $64K | $77K | $89K | $77K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $52K | $64K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
| Ames, IAIA | $52K | $63K | $74K | $85K | $74K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $49K | $61K | $73K | $85K | $73K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $46K | $59K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $47K | $59K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $49K | $60K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $43K | $57K | $70K | $84K | $71K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $49K | $60K | $70K | $81K | $70K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $47K | $58K | $69K | $80K | $69K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $49K | $59K | $68K | $77K | $68K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.