Bus Drivers, School Salary in Ames, IA
SOC 53-3051 · Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Bus Drivers, School in Ames, IA is $52,020 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $25.01 per hour. This is 11% above the national median of $47,040. 210 people work as Bus Drivers, Schools in Ames, IA. Wages have grown 48% since 2021, when the median was $35,260.
Median Annual Salary
$52,020
Mean Annual
$64,830
Median Hourly
$25.01
Total Employed
210
Salary Distribution
How This Compares
Ames, IA
$52,020
this metro
Iowa
$45,380
you earn +15% vs state
United States
$47,040
you earn +11% vs US
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,020 |
| 2023 | $46,630 |
| 2022 | $43,680 |
| 2021 | $35,260 |
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