salary$60,720 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,240per year
Jobs in the area7,840people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Des Moines?
OK. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 25.0% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $60,720 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $43,950 and $79,240.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 25.0% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.