Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Iowa City, IA

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

Median annual salary $59,600 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $122,700
Employed locally 2,450
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $98,740
    90th
    $122,700

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 80% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 20% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,570
    Bus Drivers, School $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Iowa City, IA is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Iowa City, IA is 3.8% above 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.