Guide
Iowa retail wage guide
What retail and grocery roles pay in Iowa, next to the national figures, with the state minimum wage.
Minimum wage
$7.25
$7.25
State rate in effect in 2026. Local rates can be higher.
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Median hourly pay in Iowa
| Role | Iowa | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CashiersSOC 41-2011 | $13.93 | $15.81 | -12% |
| Retail sales associatesSOC 41-2031 | $15.08 | $17.03 | -11% |
| Stockers and order fillersSOC 53-7065 | $17.62 | $17.95 | -2% |
| Retail supervisors and shift leadsSOC 41-1011 | $22.41 | $23.33 | -4% |
| Janitors and cleanersSOC 37-2011 | $17.01 | $17.71 | -4% |
| Baggers, packers and packagersSOC 53-7064 | $18.02 | $17.44 | +3% |