Median Salary
$47,920
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$65,730
entry level starts ~$29,240
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 403,000 employed
How much does a Bus Driver, School make?
Bus Drivers, School in the United States bring home a median salary of $47,920 a year, or around $23.04 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $29,240, while the top 10% earn $65,730.
That is $13,470 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Bus Driver, School salary range by percentile
Half of all Bus Drivers, School earn between $38,650 and $58,430 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,240 | $14.06 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,650 | $18.58 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,920 | $23.04 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $58,430 | $28.09 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,730 | $31.60 |
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Highest-paying states for Bus Driver, School
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Massachusetts leads the country for Bus Driver, School pay at $65,170 a year, followed by Washington ($63,370) and Connecticut ($61,520). At the other end, Alabama posts the lowest median at $17,630 — a gap of $47,540 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Bus Driver, School salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Massachusetts $65,170Washington $63,370Connecticut $61,520California $61,040New Jersey $59,430Hawaii $59,090Rhode Island $58,700New York $56,640Vermont $56,580Maryland $56,450District of Columbia $55,450Alaska $54,200Utah $52,890Colorado $52,620Oregon $51,270New Hampshire $50,990North Dakota $50,790Virginia $50,190Illinois $49,090Minnesota $48,940Maine $48,640Indiana $48,020Nebraska $47,760Wisconsin $47,760Pennsylvania $47,530Missouri $46,880Michigan $46,380Iowa $46,320Idaho $46,250Montana $46,220Arizona $46,050Kansas $45,860Ohio $45,860Wyoming $45,520Arkansas $45,500New Mexico $45,470Georgia $44,950Kentucky $44,830Florida $44,690Tennessee $44,510Texas $44,490Delaware $42,390South Carolina $39,900South Dakota $39,730North Carolina $37,460Nevada $37,280Oklahoma $36,920West Virginia $33,360Mississippi $30,640Louisiana $29,450Alabama $17,630
Workforce and education
About 403,000 people work as Bus Drivers, School in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bus Driver, School make in the United States?
The median Bus Driver, School salary in the United States is $47,920 per year, or about $23.04 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $29,240, while the top 10% of earners make $65,730 or more.
How does Bus Driver, School pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Bus Driver, School median of $47,920 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Bus Drivers, School the most?
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for Bus Drivers, School, with a median salary of $65,170 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Bus Driver, School?
Becoming a Bus Driver, School typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Bus Drivers, School work in the United States?
About 403,000 people were employed as Bus Drivers, School in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.