SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Davenport
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL · 6 metro areas compared
At $46,720, median pay for Bus Drivers, School in Davenport, IA tracks the national median of $47,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,720, median pay for Bus Drivers, School in Davenport, IA tracks the national median of $47,920 closely. Pay ranges from under $43,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,480 to $47,700.
The area has 490 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ames records the highest median at $54,780. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 291st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,320 | −9.6% |
| 25th | $45,480 | −5.1% |
| Median (50th) | $46,720 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $47,700 | −0.5% |
| 90th | $55,680 | +16.2% |
| Mean | $47,750 | −0.4% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ames | $54,780 | 220 | |
| 2 | Sioux City | $48,760 | 250 | |
| 3 | Iowa City | $48,530 | 190 | |
| 4 | Waterloo | $47,100 | 130 | |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | $46,220 | 340 | |
| 6 | Des Moines | $46,210 | 860 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Davenport run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,720 goes as far as $53,212 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,212US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,720 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,320 to $55,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 490 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ames, at $54,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Davenport, IA?
The median annual wage is $46,720, or $22.46 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,920, so pay in Davenport, IA is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Davenport, IA earns more than $55,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ames, at $54,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 490 jobs in this occupation in Davenport, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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