Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Sioux City, Iowa (November 2026)
CDL pay in Sioux City, Iowa averages $2,552/week (median $2,000) through November 2026. Based on 1,438 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,972. Iowa freight is shaped by its agricultural output — corn, soybeans, and ethanol — moving on I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south, with Des Moines serving as the primary distribution crossroads.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Sioux City, Iowa compares to Iowa
| Sioux City, Iowa | Iowa | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,552 | $2,279 | +12% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 90% | 81% | +9 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Sioux City, Iowa's biggest divergence from Iowa is on average weekly pay, 12% above the state baseline.
Sioux City, Iowa CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Sioux City, Iowa this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,304 | $2,150 | 667 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,601 | $1,600 | 439 |
| Owner Operator | $7,157 | $7,250 | 332 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Sioux City, Iowa
The route mix in Sioux City, Iowa this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Sioux City, Iowa CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Iowa
Iowa freight is shaped by the state's agricultural output — corn, soybeans, ethanol, pork — moving on the I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south corridors. Des Moines serves as the primary distribution crossroads. Cedar Rapids and Davenport (Quad Cities) add manufacturing and food-processing freight. Iowa runs a moderate flat state income tax; living costs are among the lowest in the Midwest. Winter is severe — wind off the prairie plus drifting snow plus black ice on I-80 makes route timing genuinely consequential from December through March.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Sioux City, Iowa
- Best owner-operator companies in Sioux City, Iowa
- CDL driver salary in Iowa
Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.