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School Bus Monitors Salary in Iowa

School Bus Monitors in Iowa earn a median of $32,740 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$32,740
vs. U.S. median
−7% ($35,100)
Rank among states
35 of 50
Jobs in the state
520

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,180; the top 10% earn over $36,540. Nationally the range is $28,130 to $43,250.

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School Bus Monitors pay in Iowa

How much do school bus monitors make in Iowa?

The median is $32,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,180 and the top 10% earn over $36,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for school bus monitors?

On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−7% vs. the national median of $35,100). 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