How much does a light truck driver make in Iowa?
$42,750a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Iowa. That is $20.55 an hour or $3,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.55
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,600Median: $42,750Highest 10%: $92,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| 75th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 90th | $92,460 | $44.45 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $46,200 |
| Omaha, NE | $45,080 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $43,450 |
| Des Moines, IA | $43,200 |
| Sioux City, IA | $43,080 |
| Iowa City, IA | $42,030 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,810 |
| Waterloo, IA | $41,150 |
| Ames, IA | $40,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 35. South Dakota | $43,240 |
| 36. Kentucky | $43,230 |
| 37. Michigan | $43,000 |
| 38. Iowa | $42,750 |
| 39. Ohio | $42,600 |
| 40. Texas | $42,500 |
| 41. Virginia | $42,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $20.55 ($42,750 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $42,750 against $44,860 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for light truck driver pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays light truck drivers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $46,200 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.