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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $52,830 -8% vs national
Median hourly $25.40
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $82,190
Employed locally 1,670
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $52,830
    75th
    $65,700
    90th
    $82,190

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 77% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 23% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,380
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,770
    Light Truck Drivers $40,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Waterloo, IA is $25.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Waterloo, IA is 8% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.