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Bus Drivers, School salary in United States

The median bus drivers, school salary is $47,920 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$29,240
Median (p50)
$47,920
Top (p90)
$65,730
Sample size
402,930

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$29,240
p25$38,650
Median$47,920
p75$58,430
Top (p90)$65,730
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Bus Drivers, School salary by region

Massachusetts$65,170
Washington$63,370
California$61,040
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$59,790
New Jersey$59,430
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$57,610
New York$56,640
Maryland$56,450
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$51,960
Virginia$50,190

Pay trend

Up 7.1% from 2023 to 2025.

$45,2102023
$46,6602024
$48,4302025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Bus Drivers, School salary FAQs

What is the average Bus Drivers, School salary in United States?

The median Bus Drivers, School salary in United States is $47,920 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of bus drivers, schools earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Bus Drivers, School earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $29,240 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $65,730 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $47,920.

Do Bus Drivers, School salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Massachusetts is among the highest at $65,170, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Bus Drivers, School salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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