Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,280 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $71,360
Employed locally 2,590
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $50,280
    75th
    $58,990
    90th
    $71,360

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,880
    Bus Drivers, School $45,790
    Light Truck Drivers $41,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeast Iowa is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Iowa is 12.5% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.