SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · United States
Bus Drivers, School
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School across the United States is $47,920 per year, measured over 402,930 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $65,170.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Bus Drivers, School
Pay for this occupation varies by 269.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $65,170 and Alabama pays $17,630.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $65,170 | 9,330 | |
| 2 | Washington | $63,370 | 9,660 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $61,520 | 7,970 | |
| 4 | California | $61,040 | 16,600 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $59,430 | 13,670 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $59,090 | 630 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $58,700 | 1,800 | |
| 8 | New York | $56,640 | 38,320 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $56,580 | 860 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $56,450 | 9,020 |
States with the most Bus Drivers, School jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 38,320 | $56,640 | |
| 2 | Texas | 37,550 | $44,490 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 23,670 | $47,530 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 21,230 | $49,090 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 16,880 | $44,950 | |
| 6 | California | 16,600 | $61,040 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 13,670 | $59,430 | |
| 8 | Florida | 13,470 | $44,690 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 13,110 | $48,940 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 12,930 | $50,190 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $75,230 | 610 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $73,680 | 2,350 |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $72,070 | 200 |
| 4 | Bellingham | $69,640 | 300 |
| 5 | Napa | $67,430 | 70 |
| 6 | Bremerton | $66,880 | 330 |
| 7 | Seattle | $66,380 | 4,070 |
| 8 | Springfield | $65,730 | 770 |
| 9 | Worcester | $65,640 | 1,270 |
| 10 | Boston | $65,170 | 6,470 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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