CDL Truck Driver salary in Ames, IA

How much does a CDL Truck Driver make in Ames, IA?

Median base salary

Government data

$54,510

Median $54,510
Low $42,430High $69,200

Based on 640 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Ames, IA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$42,430
25th percentile
$48,880
75th percentile
$60,100
90th percentile
$69,200

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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