Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $39,510 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.99
10th percentile $22,830
90th percentile $91,160
Employed locally 260
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,830
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $39,510
    75th
    $51,210
    90th
    $91,160

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,230
    Bus Drivers, School $43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Iowa is $18.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Iowa is 10.5% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,830 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.