Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $36,180 -37% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $44,980
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $32,780
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $36,300
    90th
    $44,980

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,270
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,510
    Light Truck Drivers $39,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northwest Iowa is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northwest Iowa is 37% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,780.