Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Iowa
Ranked #42 of 51 · IA
23.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,150 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,890
Employment 1,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,520P25 $36,720 Median $45,890P75 $54,450P90 $60,730
About 80% of bus drivers, transit and intercitys in Iowa earn between $35,520 and $60,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Iowa is $46,150, about 23.4% below the U.S. average ($60,280). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $58,930 | $50,800 | 290 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $57,500 | $53,140 | 70 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,950 | $49,580 | 130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,590 | $52,670 | 160 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $43,720 | $48,140 | 70 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,960 | $39,010 | 150 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,720 | $40,290 | 310 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,720 | $36,090 | 70 |