Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $48,700 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $40,160
90th percentile $64,510
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,160
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $48,700
    75th
    $64,510
    90th
    $64,510

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    California $62,430
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,700
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $60,380
    Peoria, IL $60,300

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,000
    Light Truck Drivers $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,470
    Bus Drivers, School $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Iowa City, IA is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Iowa City, IA is 15.2% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,160 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.