As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in Iowa is $49,016, equivalent to $24 per hour, $943 weekly, or $4,085 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for truck driver owner operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for truck driver owner operator in Iowa vary widely, spanning from $40,582 to $59,844. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,601) and 75th percentile ($54,684), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,844 per year. This $10,083 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Retail Industry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Iowa truck driver owner operator often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 nationwide for truck driver owner operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
truck driver owner operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $40,582 IA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $44,601 IA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $49,016 IA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $54,684 IA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $59,844 IA August 01, 2026
25% $44,601 10% $40,582 90% $59,844 75% $54,684 $49,016 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The salary of a truck driver owner-operator can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, type of cargo, and the operational costs of running a trucking business. On average, owner-operators can earn between $100,000 and $200,000 annually, but this figure can fluctuate. Income is influenced by the number of miles driven, freight rates, and the efficiency of managing expenses like fuel, maintenance, and insurance. Additionally, owner-operators have the potential to increase earnings by securing contracts with freight brokers or companies, optimizing routes, and maintaini...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $49,469 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $51,395 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $49,714 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $51,250 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $49,983 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $49,520 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $49,643 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $48,544 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $49,396 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $49,863 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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