SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,690, median pay for Bus Drivers, School in Southern Indiana, IN tracks the national median of $47,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,690, median pay for Bus Drivers, School in Southern Indiana, IN tracks the national median of $47,920 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $26,860 and $51,160. The lowest tenth earn under $20,170, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,680.
Employment stands at 900, or 4.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Indianapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 274th of 397 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,170 | −57.9% |
| 25th | $26,860 | −43.9% |
| Median (50th) | $44,690 | −6.7% |
| 75th | $51,160 | +6.8% |
| 90th | $62,680 | +30.8% |
| Mean | $41,990 | −12.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $49,890 | 4,020 | |
| 2 | Michigan City | $49,760 | 170 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $49,470 | 410 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $48,450 | 230 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $48,110 | 270 | |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $48,020 | 740 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $47,350 | 240 | |
| 8 | South Bend | $47,150 | 440 | |
| 9 | Terre Haute | $45,610 | 180 | |
| 10 | Muncie | $44,390 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $44,690 goes as far as $47,899 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,899US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,690 a year, 6.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,170 to $62,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 900 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $49,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $44,690, or $21.49 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 Southern Indiana, IN is 6.7% 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 Southern Indiana, IN earns more than $62,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,170 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 Indianapolis, at $49,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 900 jobs in this occupation in Southern Indiana, IN. 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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