SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
In Lake Havasu City, AZ the median wage is $40,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lake Havasu City, AZ the median wage is $40,710. That is 15.0% lower than the national median of $47,920. Pay ranges from under $38,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,330 to $43,890.
Employment stands at 140, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $46,760. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 160th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $39,330 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $40,710 | −15.0% |
| 75th | $43,890 | −8.4% |
| 90th | $45,870 | −4.3% |
| Mean | $41,700 | −13.0% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $46,760 | 3,020 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $46,460 | 140 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $43,990 | 810 | |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $40,660 | 170 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $39,210 | 100 | |
| 6 | Prescott Valley | $38,570 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lake Havasu City sit close to the national average, so $40,710 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$40,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,710 a year, 15.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,840 to $45,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $46,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The median annual wage is $40,710, or $19.57 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ is 15.0% 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ earns more than $45,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,840 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 Phoenix, at $46,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ. 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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