SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Fayetteville, AR is $47,120 per year, close to the national median of $47,920 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Fayetteville, AR is $47,120 per year, close to the national median of $47,920 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $25,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,640 to $60,390.
Employment stands at 590, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Jonesboro leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 240th of 432 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,600 | −46.6% |
| 25th | $34,640 | −27.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,120 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $60,390 | +26.0% |
| 90th | $74,170 | +54.8% |
| Mean | $47,000 | −1.9% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $46,790 | 210 | |
| 2 | Hot Springs | $46,040 | 80 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $40,720 | 260 | |
| 4 | Little Rock | $39,830 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $47,120 goes as far as $54,223 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,223US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,120 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,600 to $74,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jonesboro, at $46,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $47,120, or $22.66 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 Fayetteville, AR is 1.7% lower. 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 Fayetteville, AR earns more than $74,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,600 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 Jonesboro, at $46,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, AR. 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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