Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Iowa
The median pay for a advertising sales agents in Iowa is $57,510/year ($27.65/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Iowa. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $58K get you in Iowa?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa
Entry-level advertising sales agents (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
Advertising Sales Agents salary by metro in Iowa
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $61K | +6% | 350 |
| Cedar Rapids | $61K | +6% | 120 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $55K | -5% | 70 |
| Dubuque | $52K | -9% | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $52K | -10% | 90 |
| Sioux City | $47K | -18% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do advertising sales agents make in Iowa?
The median is $57,510 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,510, and experienced advertising sales agents can clear $86,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Iowa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,783/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 28.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a advertising sales agents salary go in Iowa?
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median advertising sales agents salary is worth about $64,720 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do advertising sales agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.