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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary in Iowa

Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) in Iowa earn a median of $45,890 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$45,890
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($59,050)
Rank among states
38 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,560

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,520; the top 10% earn over $60,730. Nationally the range is $40,030 to $84,700.

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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) pay in Iowa

How much do bus drivers (transit and intercity) make in Iowa?

The median is $45,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,520 and the top 10% earn over $60,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for bus drivers (transit and intercity)?

On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $59,050). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses