SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
At $48,090, median pay for Bus Drivers, School in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO tracks the national median of $47,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,090, median pay for Bus Drivers, School in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO tracks the national median of $47,920 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,120 to $57,760.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.38 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $60,950. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 179th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,850 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $43,120 | −10.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,090 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $57,760 | +20.5% |
| 90th | $66,370 | +38.5% |
| Mean | $51,040 | +6.5% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $60,950 | 310 | |
| 2 | Denver | $59,990 | 1,540 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $52,480 | 210 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $51,890 | 240 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $47,330 | 590 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $43,940 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern and Southern Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $48,090 buys what $46,644 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,644US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,090 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,850 to $66,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $60,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $48,090, or $23.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,920, so pay in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is 0.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO earns more than $66,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $60,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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