Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $43,990 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $20,120
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 390
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,120
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $48,460
    90th
    $63,010

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,780
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Iowa is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Iowa is 6.5% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $20,120 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.