Driver/Sales Workers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for driver/sales workers is $22.65 an hour ($47,120 a year). About 4,400 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($38,770). Iowa ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for driver/sales workers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.90 | $22,670 |
| 25% of workers | $13.66 | $28,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.65 | $47,120 |
| 75% of workers | $28.37 | $59,010 |
| 90% of workers | $31.13 | $64,760 |
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $53,910 | 200 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $46,940 | 580 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $46,330 | 1,000 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $44,920 | 220 |
| Cedar Rapids | $44,880 | 450 |
| Sioux City | $38,290 | 250 |
| Iowa City | $36,060 | 170 |
| Ames | $28,760 | 130 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for driver/sales workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 45,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,640 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $42,750 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $47,590 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,960 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,000 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $38,460 |
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