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Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$51,900
- Davenport$49,460
- Ames$49,020
- Sioux City$47,390
- Des Moines$45,780
- Waterloo$45,500
- Dubuque$45,430
- Iowa City$44,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $51,900 | $43,450 | $37,440 | $42,521 | 89 |
| Davenport | $49,460 | $46,200 | $35,370 | $40,653 | 89 |
| Ames | $49,020 | $40,050 | $31,390 | $40,317 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $47,390 | $43,080 | $35,400 | $39,069 | 86 |
| Des Moines | $45,780 | $43,200 | $39,120 | $37,836 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $45,500 | $41,150 | $36,520 | $37,622 | 87 |
| Dubuque | $45,430 | $41,810 | $38,020 | $37,568 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $44,470 | $42,030 | $38,070 | $36,834 | 92 |
*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 53-3033.
- 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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