Light Truck Drivers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for light truck drivers is $20.56 an hour ($42,750 a year). About 9,680 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Iowa ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.23 | $29,600 |
| 25% of workers | $17.83 | $37,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.56 | $42,750 |
| 75% of workers | $22.84 | $47,500 |
| 90% of workers | $44.45 | $92,460 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $46,200 | 1,180 |
| Cedar Rapids | $43,450 | 890 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $43,200 | 3,470 |
| Sioux City | $43,080 | 440 |
| Iowa City | $42,030 | 560 |
| Dubuque | $41,810 | 660 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $41,150 | 590 |
| Ames | $40,050 | 200 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- 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: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,070 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,590 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $47,120 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $32,580 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,000 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,370 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $38,460 |
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