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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$77,940
- Des Moines$63,480
- Cedar Rapids$61,120
- Davenport$58,920
- Waterloo$58,800
- Dubuque$58,690
- Ames$55,770
- Sioux City$55,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $77,940 | $61,960 | $48,740 | $61,311 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $63,480 | $60,720 | $50,430 | $51,386 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $61,120 | $58,900 | $49,370 | $49,579 | 89 |
| Davenport | $58,920 | $58,280 | $47,980 | $47,895 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $58,800 | $58,730 | $47,300 | $47,803 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $58,690 | $58,470 | $48,940 | $47,719 | 87 |
| Ames | $55,770 | $54,510 | $48,880 | $45,484 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $55,120 | $51,540 | $41,030 | $44,986 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3032.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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