Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $41,130 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $27,430
90th percentile $93,200
Employed locally 410
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,430
    25th
    $33,060
    50th (median)
    $41,130
    75th
    $53,910
    90th
    $93,200

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,880
    Bus Drivers, School $45,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northeast Iowa is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Iowa is 6.8% below 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,430 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,060.