Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $30,570 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $20,840
90th percentile $61,790
Employed locally 230
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,840
    25th
    $23,810
    50th (median)
    $30,570
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $61,790

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,730
    California $44,370

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,000
    Light Truck Drivers $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,470
    Bus Drivers, School $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Iowa City, IA is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Iowa City, IA is 17.7% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,840 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,810.