SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Kennewick, WA the median wage for Bus Drivers, School is $53,750 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $47,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kennewick, WA the median wage for Bus Drivers, School is $53,750 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $47,920. Half of workers earn between $52,620 and $66,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,480 and the ninetieth at $66,670.
The area has 450 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.5 of every thousand jobs. Mount Vernon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $72,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 230th of 339 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,480 | +3.3% |
| 25th | $52,620 | +9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $53,750 | +12.2% |
| 75th | $66,670 | +39.1% |
| 90th | $66,670 | +39.1% |
| Mean | $56,490 | +17.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | $72,070 | 200 | |
| 2 | Bellingham | $69,640 | 300 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $66,880 | 330 | |
| 4 | Seattle | $66,380 | 4,070 | |
| 5 | Longview | $61,730 | 210 | |
| 6 | Olympia | $60,460 | 450 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $56,640 | 170 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $52,480 | 550 | |
| 9 | Walla Walla | $51,840 | 70 | |
| 10 | Spokane | $50,040 | 610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $53,750 buys what $50,234 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,234US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,750 a year, 12.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,480 to $66,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mount Vernon, at $72,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $53,750, or $25.84 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 Kennewick, WA is 12.2% 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 Kennewick, WA earns more than $66,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,480 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 Mount Vernon, at $72,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Kennewick, WA. 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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