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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$61,390
- Waterloo$55,100
- Cedar Rapids$49,610
- Des Moines$48,600
- Iowa City$47,770
- Davenport$47,750
- Sioux City$45,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $61,390 | $54,780 | $46,590 | $49,786 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $55,100 | $47,100 | $41,330 | $44,971 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $49,610 | $46,220 | $44,550 | $40,768 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $48,600 | $46,210 | $44,790 | $39,995 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $47,770 | $48,530 | $39,330 | $39,360 | 92 |
| Davenport | $47,750 | $46,720 | $45,480 | $39,344 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $45,900 | $48,760 | $39,110 | $37,928 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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