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Truck Driver Salary in Iowa (2026)
$27.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,633/year ($3,886/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 35,040 Truck Driver jobs in Iowa (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Truck Driver salary of $58,070 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 $46,633 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $58,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,442 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,207 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,633 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Iowa?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Iowa is $58,070 per year ($27.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,350 and $64,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $58,070, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $46,633 per year ($3,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 35,040 Truck 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.