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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$53,140
- Iowa City$52,670
- Des Moines$50,800
- Cedar Rapids$49,580
- Sioux City$48,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $53,140 | $57,500 | $46,580 | $43,470 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $52,670 | $49,590 | $49,590 | $43,111 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $50,800 | $58,930 | $45,470 | $41,679 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $49,580 | $52,950 | $38,620 | $40,745 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $48,140 | $43,720 | $38,580 | $39,643 | 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 53-3052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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