As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Truck Owner Operator in Iowa is $56,769, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,092 weekly, or $4,731 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Truck Owner Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Truck Owner Operator in Iowa vary widely, spanning from $47,001 to $69,311. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,656) and 75th percentile ($63,334), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,311 per year. This $11,678 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Safety Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Iowa Truck Owner Operator often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 nationwide for Truck 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 Owner Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $47,001 IA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $51,656 IA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $56,769 IA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $63,334 IA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $69,311 IA August 01, 2026
25% $51,656 10% $47,001 90% $69,311 75% $63,334 $56,769 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Truck Owner Operator ?

An owner-operator is a small business owner who typically also runs the day-to-day operations of the company. Owner-operators are found in many business models and franchising companies in many different industries like restaurant chains, health care, logistics, maintenance, repair, and operations. In the United States and Canada, the term typically refers to independent contractors who hire out and drive their own semi-trailer trucks. In trucking, it is a self-employed commercial truck driver or a small business that operates trucks for transporting goods over highways for its customers. Mos...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $62,112 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $64,531 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $62,420 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $64,349 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $62,758 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $62,176 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $62,331 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $60,951 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $62,021 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $62,607 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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