SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
In Northwest Colorado, CO the median wage for Bus Drivers, School is $58,850 a year, which is 22.8% higher than the national figure of $47,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northwest Colorado, CO the median wage for Bus Drivers, School is $58,850 a year, which is 22.8% higher than the national figure of $47,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,000 and $71,400. The lowest tenth earn under $39,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,550.
Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $60,950. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 191st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,840 | −16.9% |
| 25th | $49,000 | +2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,850 | +22.8% |
| 75th | $71,400 | +49.0% |
| 90th | $79,550 | +66.0% |
| Mean | $59,960 | +25.1% |
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 Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $58,850 buys what $57,081 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,081US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,850 a year, 22.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,840 to $79,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $60,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $58,850, or $28.29 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 Northwest Colorado, CO is 22.8% 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 Northwest Colorado, CO earns more than $79,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,840 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 Boulder, at $60,950 per year.
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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