Average Truck Driver Salary in Iowa

Transportation · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Truck Driver in Iowa earns $51,300 per year, which is below the national average of $53,090. This translates to approximately $24.66 per hour, $1,973 biweekly, or $4,275 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$38,500	$18.51
Average (50th)	$51,300	$24.66
Experienced (75th)	$59,000	$28.36
Top Earners (90th)	$66,700	$32.07

Truck Driver Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$55,400	$4,617/mo
Cedar Rapids	$52,300	$4,358/mo
Davenport	$50,300	$4,192/mo
Sioux City	$48,700	$4,058/mo
Iowa City	$47,700	$3,975/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Transportation
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Truck Drivers in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for transportation professionals.

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