$2,279 /week

~$118,508/year

Average CDL driver pay in Iowa.

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Median Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$4,200
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,218

avg across 574 jobs

Pay Distribution in Iowa

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in Iowa

Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,202$2,000$300 — $4,500771 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,478$1,450$300 — $2,704752 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,074$7,000$300 — $16,000407 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in Iowa

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
85% Take Truck Home

Route Types in Iowa

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in Iowa

Average freight handling breakdown across 1,930 jobs.

Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load66%
Driver Load7%

Featured Opportunities in Iowa

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CDL Salary by City in Iowa

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