Truck Driver Salary in Ames, IA

The average salary of a CDL truck driver in Ames, IA is $86,381 per year or $1,661 per week. CDL truck drivers can make anywhere from $72,280 to $120,000 depending on where they are driving and how many hours per week they are driving.

$72,280 $86,381/year $120,000
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Which cities in Iowa pay the most for CDL Truck Driving jobs?

The top paying cities in Iowa are listed in the table below. Topping the list is Sioux City, IA where truckers make on average 1.8% more than they do in Ames, IA.

City Weekly pay Annual salary
Sioux City, IA $1,691 $87,953
Dubuque, IA $1,670 $86,858
Waterloo, IA $1,669 $86,796
Des Moines, IA $1,665 $86,564
Ames, IA $1,661 $86,381
Cedar Rapids, IA $1,654 $85,993
Iowa City, IA $1,650 $85,776
Davenport, IA $1,647 $85,660