How much does a bus driver make in Iowa?
$45,890a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Iowa. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $45,890Highest 10%: $60,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $54,450 | $26.18 | |
| 90th | $60,730 | $29.20 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $58,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,500 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,950 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,590 |
| Omaha, NE | $46,740 |
| Sioux City, IA | $43,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 35. Florida | $48,300 |
| 36. Tennessee | $47,770 |
| 37. Michigan | $47,660 |
| 38. Iowa | $45,890 |
| 39. Montana | $45,640 |
| 40. Wyoming | $45,630 |
| 41. New Mexico | $45,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.06 ($45,890 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $45,890 against $59,050 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Iowa rank for bus driver pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays bus drivers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $58,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.