Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $36,060 -37.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $32,010
90th percentile $46,570
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,010
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $36,060
    75th
    $40,480
    90th
    $46,570

    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 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
    Bus Drivers, School $47,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southeast Iowa is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southeast Iowa is 37.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $32,010 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.