How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Iowa?
$58,070a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Iowa. That is $27.92 an hour or $4,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.92
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $58,070Highest 10%: $77,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| 75th | $64,190 | $30.86 | |
| 90th | $77,910 | $37.46 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $61,960 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,720 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,900 |
| Waterloo, IA | $58,730 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,280 |
| Omaha, NE | $58,010 |
| Ames, IA | $54,510 |
| Sioux City, IA | $51,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 30. Pennsylvania | $58,580 |
| 31. Nebraska | $58,390 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,080 |
| 33. Iowa | $58,070 |
| 34. Delaware | $57,590 |
| 35. Michigan | $57,180 |
| 36. Georgia | $57,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.92 ($58,070 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $58,070 against $58,640 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $61,960 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.