Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $50,420 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $71,620
Employed locally 5,090
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $50,420
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $71,620

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,370
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,470
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,950
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,470
    Bus Drivers, School$47,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southeast Iowa is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southeast Iowa is 12.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.