--- title: "Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cedar-rapids-ia" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:40:12.367Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cedar-rapids-ia" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cedar-rapids-ia/data.json"] --- Retail Sales Associate market brief · Cedar Rapids, IA # Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA 112 retail sales associate openings are live in the Cedar Rapids, IA area from 44 employers, led by Von Maur/Dry Goods, DICK’S Sporting Goods, and Petco. The middle half of posted salaries runs $27,040–$31,200 a year (median $29,120), from the 38% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Browse all Retail Sales Associate markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 112 : Live retail sales associate openings currently tracked in the Cedar Rapids market. **Companies hiring** : 44 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $29,120 : 38% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cedar-rapids-ia/entry-level)13 jobs Mid-level1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 13%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 112 Hiring employers 44 Salary coverage 38% Median experience 0.5 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 52 21 companies · $29,120 median Top of market 14 9 companies Established employers 12 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $27,040 P50 $29,120 P75 $31,200 P90 $34,060 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live retail sales associate listings in Cedar Rapids - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail sales associate opportunities in Cedar Rapids, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 112 live roles tracked in this market. - 44 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## A practical market plan for Retail Sales Associate in Cedar Rapids Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 112 retail sales associate openings across 44 employers establish the current Cedar Rapids opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Von Maur/Dry Goods is one of the most active visible employers, with 13 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Cedar Rapids market view into active employers and representative retail sales associate openings Employer activity · 44 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![Von Maur/Dry Goods logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dvonmaur.com%26sz%3D128) Von Maur/Dry GoodsEmployer profile13Open roles [![DICK’S Sporting Goods logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Ddickssportinggoods.com%26sz%3D128) DICK’S Sporting GoodsEmployer profile9Open roles](/company/dicks-sporting-goods)[![Petco logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.petco.com%2Fpetco%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Ftouch-icon-152px&sig=ab7mPEZEYm8XXDz5BZvUoSYLl7JJ20PB6S_P2lnAUvk) PetcoStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/petco)[AutoZoneEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/autozone)[![Caleres logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaleres.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fproject%2Ftenant%2Fcaleres%2Fcaleres%2Ffavicon%2Fcaleres-favicon.png&sig=3zXk6UD_AcqZgVqyGIKihv4EiVQc2Tm1zjOT6i00iYI) CaleresTop of market6Open roles](/company/caleres) Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![TJX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dhomegoods.com%26sz%3D128) TJXStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/tjx)[![ALDI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Daldi.us%26sz%3D128) ALDIStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/aldi) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 112 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Sales AssociateLive roleCarter'sCedar Rapids, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sales-associate-at-carters-1b65d429-fada-5146-a642-1ab7ef2fb099)[Retail Sales AssociateEntry-levelVerizonCedar Rapids, Iowa$16Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-verizon-22753cb1-3e9a-5015-81a4-aa4dc8908e20)[Sales Associate – OpticalLive roleNational VisionCoralville, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sales-associate-optical-at-national-vision-47fc6dc8-986c-5ea7-9301-2176337a133d)[Store AssociateLive roleCVS HealthCedar Rapids, Iowa$31,200Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-d04d54a2-c622-5376-ac17-9faa2472ed1e)[Sales AssociateLive roleJ.JillCoralville, Iowa$29,120Posted Oct 31, 2026](/job/sales-associate-at-j-jill-c4c7f782-f9b4-5268-a5e6-48b10d726ebd)[PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATELive roleVon Maur/Dry GoodsCedar Rapids, IowaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/part-time-sales-associate-at-von-maur-dry-goods-1096ef8d-b375-5ec2-9848-530a57f1194b)[PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATELive roleVon Maur/Dry GoodsCoralville, IowaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/part-time-sales-associate-at-von-maur-dry-goods-351ce28b-a0a2-54f9-8063-59b99d208119)[SALES ASSOCIATE - COSMETICSLive roleVon Maur/Dry GoodsCoralville, IowaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/sales-associate-cosmetics-at-von-maur-dry-goods-0eef5774-732f-5379-bf84-15abe5cd6dbf) #### More retail sales associate openings in Cedar Rapids - [SALES ASSOCIATE · Von Maur/Dry Goods](/job/sales-associate-at-von-maur-dry-goods-42b931cf-b63e-502c-aeb2-5ca42a94f602) - [SALES ASSOCIATE - COSMETICS · Von Maur/Dry Goods](/job/sales-associate-cosmetics-at-von-maur-dry-goods-61cc6be5-7e0b-5d1f-b58f-763e89bec84e) - [SALES ASSOCIATE - SHOES · Von Maur/Dry Goods](/job/sales-associate-shoes-at-von-maur-dry-goods-9b494187-8ccc-53d9-9163-71f403487a33) - [SALES ASSOCIATE - WEEKENDS ONLY · Von Maur/Dry Goods](/job/sales-associate-weekends-only-at-von-maur-dry-goods-d927acdd-b877-52fc-87f2-92db46d3974b) - [SALES ASSOCIATE · Von Maur/Dry Goods](/job/sales-associate-at-von-maur-dry-goods-08264331-4239-5d87-9b31-aa995fb9826c) - [Full Time - Sales Associate - Hardware - Closing · Lowe's](/job/full-time-sales-associate-hardware-closing-at-lowes-8647d430-9510-5c2a-ae2f-2945090d8645) - [Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W1721 · OSL Retail Services](/job/wireless-retail-sales-associate-w1721-at-osl-retail-services-2c893351-4456-5027-bf03-031bb16bab09) - [Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W3630 · OSL Retail Services](/job/wireless-retail-sales-associate-w3630-at-osl-retail-services-01513a1d-2e91-5707-973b-d8373920a9a8) - [Sales Associate · Petco](/job/sales-associate-at-petco-fef99e8c-ae6f-5eae-8370-85978d5c73e7) - [Retail Sales Associate – Part Time · AutoZone](/job/retail-sales-associate-part-time-at-autozone-444d7795-76a2-5e90-88bf-ff4a3697cc11) - [Retail Sales Associate – Full Time · AutoZone](/job/retail-sales-associate-full-time-at-autozone-e9eac330-1127-55ce-9283-79abd1b89a44) - [Full-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/full-time-store-associate-at-aldi-3cb91f13-5068-5274-9f15-f25135453fb2) - [Full-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/full-time-store-associate-at-aldi-35708964-f6e6-5ae7-be94-0e16188aaef4) - [Retail Sales Associate · Harbor Freight Tools](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-harbor-freight-tools-edd5488b-3932-5734-8428-3a27feff35a9) - [Retail Sales Associate Footwear · DICK’S Sporting Goods](/job/retail-sales-associate-footwear-at-dicks-sporting-goods-77cd4db0-7b92-59d2-8676-4921c819bc18) - [Full Time - Sales Associate - Flooring - Opening · Lowe's](/job/full-time-sales-associate-flooring-opening-at-lowes-bf501521-fd94-56ab-80b9-29fe956e5aa0) [Explore all 112 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA) ## Retail Sales Associate jobs in Cedar Rapids: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many retail sales associate jobs are open in Cedar Rapids? Metaintro tracks 112 live retail sales associate openings from 44 employers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do retail sales associate jobs in Cedar Rapids pay? The median posted salary is $29,120 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $27,040 to $31,200. Based on the 38% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for retail sales associate jobs in Cedar Rapids? Von Maur/Dry Goods, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Petco, and AutoZone have the most open retail sales associate roles here right now, out of 44 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Sales Associate demand around Cedar Rapids. 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