Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $36,300 -36.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $45,200
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $40,090
    90th
    $45,200

    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 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
    Bus Drivers, School$43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southwest Iowa is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southwest Iowa is 36.8% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.