Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, Des Moines

$65,510

Local median annual wage in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA. Middle half of earners roughly $46,390 to $92,290.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−6.4%
US median
$69,990
Cost of living (91.7) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
91.7
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$46,390 to $92,290
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,400
Job code
41-3091

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Des Moines pay a median $65,510 (May 2025), 6.4% below the US median of $69,990. At local prices (index 91.7), that median buys about what $71,439 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$65,510 in Des Moines buys about what $71,439 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 91.7, 2024). Housing & rent index is 84.7 vs overall 91.7 (US average = 100, 2024).

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Des Moines $65,510 $46,390 to $92,290 91.7
Birmingham $60,040 $47,100 to $83,030 91.6
San Francisco $96,960 $66,180 to $139,260 115.6
Tulsa $54,990 $37,780 to $78,650 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Des Moines?
The median annual wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $65,510 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Des Moines pay compare to the US median for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel?
Local median pay is 6.4% below the national median of $69,990.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Des Moines is 91.7 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $65,510 has about the same buying power as $71,439 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.