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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Iowa

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Iowa earn a median of $58,070 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$58,070
vs. U.S. median
−1% ($58,640)
Rank among states
33 of 51
Jobs in the state
35,040

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,390; the top 10% earn over $77,910. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Iowa

How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Iowa?

The median is $58,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,390 and the top 10% earn over $77,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses