Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $52,060 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $77,720
Employed locally 2,160
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $45,420
    50th (median)
    $52,060
    75th
    $62,150
    90th
    $77,720

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,230
    Bus Drivers, School $43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,780
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Iowa is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Iowa is 9.4% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,420.