SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Utah
Utah · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Utah is $52,890 per year, 10.4% above the national median of $47,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Utah is $52,890 per year, 10.4% above the national median of $47,920. Half of workers earn between $48,950 and $61,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,010 and the ninetieth at $69,110.
The area has 1,920 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Utah ranks number 13th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Provo records the highest median at $56,790. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 408th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | −22.8% |
| 25th | $48,950 | +2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $52,890 | +10.4% |
| 75th | $61,250 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $69,110 | +44.2% |
| Mean | $53,430 | +11.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $56,790 | 350 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $52,890 | 340 | |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | $52,250 | 770 | |
| 4 | St. George | $50,510 | 130 | |
| 5 | Logan | $46,600 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $52,890 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$52,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,478US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,890 a year, 10.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,010 to $69,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,920 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $56,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Utah?
The median annual wage is $52,890, or $25.43 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 Utah is 10.4% 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 Utah earns more than $69,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,010 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 Provo, at $56,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,920 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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