How much does a bus driver make in Iowa?
$46,320a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Iowa. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,440Median: $46,320Highest 10%: $63,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| 25th | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| Median | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| 90th | $63,200 | $30.38 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $54,780 |
| Omaha, NE | $50,850 |
| Sioux City, IA | $48,760 |
| Iowa City, IA | $48,530 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,720 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,220 |
| Des Moines, IA | $46,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,530 |
| 26. Missouri | $46,880 |
| 27. Michigan | $46,380 |
| 28. Iowa | $46,320 |
| 29. Idaho | $46,250 |
| 30. Montana | $46,220 |
| 31. Arizona | $46,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.27 ($46,320 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $46,320 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Iowa rank for bus driver pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays bus drivers the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $54,780 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.