Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $47,270 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $18,300
90th percentile $63,030
Employed locally 810
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,300
    25th
    $30,440
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $57,320
    90th
    $63,030

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,370
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,470
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,950
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southeast Iowa is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southeast Iowa is 0.5% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $18,300 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,440.