Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $39,850 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.16
10th percentile $27,730
90th percentile $80,810
Employed locally 510
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,730
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $39,850
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $80,810

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,270
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,510
    Bus Drivers, School$46,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Iowa is $19.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Iowa is 9.7% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,730 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.