School Bus Monitors Salary in Iowa

School bus monitors in Iowa earn the most in Cedar Rapids (average $35,040 a year) and the least in Davenport ($32,870), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school bus monitors average at $32,260 and the median at $32,740 for 520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,150.

School Bus Monitors average salary by city in Iowa

Cedar Rapids$35,040
Davenport$32,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cedar Rapids	$35,040	$34,590	$34,590	$29,615	89
Davenport	$32,870	$31,570	$31,200	$27,954	89

*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.

School Bus Monitors salary in other states

School Bus Monitors salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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 33-9094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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