Transportation Vehicle Salary in Iowa
Also called: Transportation Vehicle Inspectors
Transportation Vehicle in Iowa earn a median of $116,850 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,250; the top 10% earn over $159,730. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
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Transportation Vehicle pay in Iowa
How much do transportation vehicle make in Iowa?
The median is $116,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,250 and the top 10% earn over $159,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for transportation vehicle?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 44 (+27% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.