Light Truck Drivers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $45,600 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $67,070
Employed locally 590
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $67,070

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 62% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 38% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,470
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,570
    Bus Drivers, School $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Iowa City, IA is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.21 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Iowa City, IA is 3.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.