Light Truck Drivers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Light Truck Drivers in Iowa earn a median salary of $42,081 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.7% vs the national median of $44,140. An estimated 9,340 light truck drivers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $38,750 to $45,850 depending on location.
$42,081
Avg median salary in Iowa
$45,850
Highest paying metro
$38,750
Lowest paying metro
9,340
Employed in Iowa
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Light Truck Drivers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $45,850 | $38,870 | $47,210 | 3,130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $45,600 | $38,150 | $46,800 | 590 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,520 | $36,810 | $59,620 | 820 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $43,490 | $32,200 | $53,380 | 1,250 |
| Dubuque, IA | $42,830 | $38,230 | $47,940 | 570 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $42,240 | $33,550 | $49,550 | 450 |
| Northeast Iowa | $41,130 | $33,060 | $53,910 | 410 |
| Waterloo, IA | $40,110 | $31,150 | $48,790 | 390 |
| Ames, IA | $40,090 | $31,340 | $51,710 | 200 |
| Northwest Iowa | $39,850 | $35,300 | $48,060 | 510 |
| Southwest Iowa | $39,510 | $28,330 | $51,210 | 260 |
| Southeast Iowa | $38,750 | $29,520 | $46,590 | 760 |