Light Truck Drivers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $45,520 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $28,990
90th percentile $94,850
Employed locally 820
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,990
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $45,520
    75th
    $59,620
    90th
    $94,850

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770
    District of Columbia $47,620
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $45,850
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,820

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,470
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,770
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.59 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.1% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,990 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.