Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $54,300 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $80,400
Employed locally 1,460
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $54,300
    75th
    $64,070
    90th
    $80,400

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 72% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $63,610
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,880
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $62,060
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,750
    Indiana $60,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,600
    Light Truck Drivers $42,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,420
    Driver/Sales Workers $41,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Dubuque, IA is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.79 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Dubuque, IA is 5.5% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.