Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Iowa
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Iowa earn a median salary of $43,293 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.6% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 600 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $36,060 to $60,380 depending on location.
$43,293
Avg median salary in Iowa
$60,380
Highest paying metro
$36,060
Lowest paying metro
600
Employed in Iowa
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
inBus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $60,380 | $46,450 | $60,940 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $48,700 | $48,700 | $64,510 | — |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,240 | $38,590 | $52,890 | 60 |
| Des Moines, IA | $44,760 | $31,230 | $58,270 | 310 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $43,840 | $37,680 | $59,090 | 140 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,300 | $36,300 | $40,090 | — |
| Northeast Iowa | $36,180 | $36,060 | $36,300 | — |
| Northwest Iowa | $36,180 | $32,780 | $36,300 | — |
| Southeast Iowa | $36,060 | $35,900 | $40,480 | — |