Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $38,750 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $25,870
90th percentile $61,770
Employed locally 760
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,870
    25th
    $29,520
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $46,590
    90th
    $61,770

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,370
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,470
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,950
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,470
    Bus Drivers, School $47,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southeast Iowa is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southeast Iowa is 12.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,870 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,520.