$2,490 /week
~$129,480/year
Average CDL driver pay in Dubuque, Iowa.
Browse 1,480 positions in Dubuque, IowaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,500
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$1,994
avg across 463 jobs
Pay Distribution in Dubuque, Iowa
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Dubuque, Iowa
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Dubuque, Iowa
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
69% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Dubuque, Iowa
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Dubuque, Iowa
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,480 jobs.
Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch94%
Live Load67%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Dubuque, Iowa
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Dubuque, Iowa earns $2,490 per week, or approximately $129,480 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,480 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Dubuque, Iowa earn $4,500 per week, which works out to roughly $234,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Dubuque, Iowa. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,126/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,272/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,567/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Zmile Inc is offering a OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo position paying $1,900–$2,100/week.
Yes — 463 jobs in Dubuque, Iowa currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,994.
Based on 1,480 current listings in Dubuque, Iowa: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 69% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,480 open positions and an average pay of $129,480 per year in Dubuque, Iowa, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $234,000 per year, and 463 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,994. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.