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Bus Driver Salary in Iowa (2026)
$22.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,638/year ($3,136/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,840 Bus Driver jobs in Iowa (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Bus Driver salary of $46,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,638 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $46,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,378 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,543 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,760 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,638 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,136 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Iowa?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Iowa is $46,320 per year ($22.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,330 and $56,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $46,320, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $37,638 per year ($3,136 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 4,840 Bus Driver jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.