Bus Drivers, School Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $52,020 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.01
10th percentile $33,090
90th percentile $116,360
Employed locally 210
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,090
    25th
    $42,480
    50th (median)
    $52,020
    75th
    $93,600
    90th
    $116,360

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 73% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $59,390
    California $58,280
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,860
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640
    Visalia, CA $54,850
    District of Columbia $54,450

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,180
    Light Truck Drivers $40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,480
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Ames, IA is $25.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.83 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Ames, IA is 10.6% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Ames?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $33,090 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,480.