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Delivery Driver Salary in Iowa (2026)
$20.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,905/year ($2,909/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,680 Delivery Driver jobs in Iowa (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Delivery Driver salary of $42,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,905 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $42,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,950 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,270 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,625 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,905 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,909 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in Iowa?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in Iowa is $42,750 per year ($20.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,090 and $47,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $42,750, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $34,905 per year ($2,909 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 9,680 Delivery Driver jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.