Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,790 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $23,430
90th percentile $64,940
Employed locally 520
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,430
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $64,940

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,880
    Light Truck Drivers $41,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northeast Iowa is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northeast Iowa is 2.7% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,430 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.