The median annual wage for Bus Drivers, School in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $45,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,000.
Pay spans roughly $19,630 at the 10th percentile to $65,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.82 per hour. An estimated 890 people work as bus drivers, school in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $45,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.82 |
| 10th percentile | $19,630 |
| 90th percentile | $65,250 |
| Employment | 890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.