SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Wenatchee
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wenatchee, WA comes to $56,640 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,920 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wenatchee, WA comes to $56,640 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,920 by 18.2%. Pay ranges from under $49,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,880 to $59,400.
Employment stands at 170, or 3.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Mount Vernon records the highest median at $72,070. Of the 229 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,540 | +3.4% |
| 25th | $52,880 | +10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $56,640 | +18.2% |
| 75th | $59,400 | +24.0% |
| 90th | $59,500 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $55,880 | +16.6% |
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 | Kennewick | $53,750 | 450 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $52,480 | 550 | |
| 9 | Walla Walla | $51,840 | 70 | |
| 10 | Spokane | $50,040 | 610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wenatchee run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $56,640 buys what $52,935 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,935US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,640 a year, 18.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,540 to $59,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 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 Wenatchee, WA?
The median annual wage is $56,640, or $27.23 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 Wenatchee, WA is 18.2% 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 Wenatchee, WA earns more than $59,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,540 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 170 jobs in this occupation in Wenatchee, 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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