Retail & Sales Des Moines, IA Pop. 214,133

Retail Manager Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

The median retail manager salary in Des Moines, IA is $46,368 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 3.4% above the Iowa state average.

City Median
$46,368
vs State Avg
+$1,512
vs National
$-4,032
Cost of Living
92%

Retail Manager Salary in Des Moines by Experience

In Des Moines, an entry-level retail manager earns around $29,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $78,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,440
$-2,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$47,840
$-4,160 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$78,200
$-6,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Des Moines, IA

Percentile Des Moines
10th Percentile $27,600
25th Percentile $34,960
Median (50th) $46,368
75th Percentile $64,400
90th Percentile $84,640

Retail Manager Salary in Other Iowa Cities

Iowa City, IA
$47,880
Pop. 74,828
Cedar Rapids, IA
$44,352
Pop. 137,710
Davenport, IA
$43,344
Pop. 101,724
Sioux City, IA
$42,336
Pop. 85,797

How to Become a Retail Manager in Des Moines

Education

Most retail manager positions require a high school diploma. Des Moines and the surrounding Iowa area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Retail ManagementSalesInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceStaff TrainingVisual Merchandising

Job Outlook

Nationally, retail manager employment is projected to grow 1% over the next decade (slower than average). Demand in Des Moines may vary based on local industry and population growth.