Bus Drivers, School Salary in Davenport, IA-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Median annual salary $46,770 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $53,100
Employed locally 570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $39,100
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $53,100

    Davenport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,925 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 65% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 35% 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 Davenport, IA-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,520
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,750
    Light Truck Drivers $43,490
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Davenport, IA-IL is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Davenport, IA-IL is 0.6% below 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 Davenport?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Davenport, IA-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,100.