How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Iowa?
$48,300a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Iowa. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,560Median: $48,300Highest 10%: $61,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,560 | $19.02 | |
| 25th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| Median | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| 75th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 90th | $61,530 | $29.58 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $31,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 11. New Jersey | $50,680 |
| 12. Kansas | $49,880 |
| 13. Wyoming | $48,530 |
| 14. Iowa | $48,300 |
| 15. Mississippi | $46,500 |
| 16. California | $45,050 |
| 17. Illinois | $44,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.22 ($48,300 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $48,300 against $37,180 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Iowa rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Iowa ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $31,440 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.