How much does a transportation make in Iowa?
$99,010a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in Iowa. That is $47.60 an hour or $8,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.60
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,340Median: $99,010Highest 10%: $165,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 25th | $79,630 | $38.28 | |
| Median | $99,010 | $47.60 | |
| 75th | $128,200 | $61.63 | |
| 90th | $165,000 | $79.32 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $116,000 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $107,600 |
| Ames, IA | $104,900 |
| Sioux City, IA | $102,500 |
| Davenport, IA | $102,000 |
| Des Moines, IA | $100,900 |
| Iowa City, IA | $100,600 |
| Omaha, NE | $96,180 |
| Waterloo, IA | $91,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportations.
| 39. Kentucky | $100,300 |
| 40. Nevada | $99,860 |
| 41. Michigan | $99,100 |
| 42. Iowa | $99,010 |
| 43. Arizona | $98,750 |
| 44. West Virginia | $98,230 |
| 45. Nebraska | $97,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $47.60 ($99,010 a year).
Do transportations make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $99,010 against $107,200 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for transportation pay?
Iowa ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays transportations the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $116,000 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.