The average salary for a bus drivers, school in the United States is $45,210, but the range typically falls between $36,290 and $52,900. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.74, with a range between $17.45 and $25.43.
There are approximately 371,530 people employed as a bus drivers, school in the United States. With New York, Texas, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of bus drivers, school.The state with the best pay for a bus drivers, school is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $54,170, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $19,630.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,380 | $13.16 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,290 | $17.45 |
| Median | $45,660 | $21.95 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,900 | $25.43 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,320 | $29.48 |
The salary of a bus drivers, school can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a bus drivers, school in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for bus drivers, school are Massachusetts, Washington, North Dakota, Hawaii, California while the worst states are Alabama, West Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $15,870 | $19,630 | $22,340 |
| Alaska | $44,200 | $53,870 | $67,390 |
| Arizona | $33,030 | $41,280 | $48,620 |
| Arkansas | $25,850 | $44,400 | $61,470 |
| California | $42,410 | $54,300 | $63,690 |
| Colorado | $35,020 | $48,220 | $59,650 |
| Connecticut | $43,110 | $48,830 | $57,650 |
| Delaware | $35,390 | $44,030 | $54,330 |
| District of Columbia | $33,490 | $45,760 | $58,360 |
| Florida | $30,450 | $38,550 | $48,080 |
| Georgia | $21,780 | $39,690 | $52,610 |
| Hawaii | $34,460 | $50,980 | $64,060 |
| Idaho | $30,250 | $39,020 | $45,410 |
| Illinois | $35,730 | $47,830 | $56,260 |
| Indiana | $21,220 | $44,110 | $60,970 |
| Iowa | $30,580 | $49,650 | $66,130 |
| Kansas | $30,360 | $42,250 | $49,530 |
| Kentucky | $33,220 | $41,330 | $52,020 |
| Louisiana | $20,300 | $35,120 | $50,340 |
| Maine | $37,390 | $45,570 | $51,300 |
| Maryland | $37,490 | $49,470 | $62,450 |
| Massachusetts | $37,950 | $54,170 | $64,480 |
| Michigan | $31,510 | $43,970 | $53,420 |
| Minnesota | $35,800 | $47,720 | $56,030 |
| Mississippi | $18,460 | $32,210 | $46,420 |
| Missouri | $28,490 | $42,890 | $53,520 |
| Montana | $34,370 | $42,780 | $52,000 |
| Nebraska | $32,730 | $49,310 | $67,250 |
| Nevada | $34,870 | $40,110 | $49,560 |
| New Hampshire | $34,890 | $45,540 | $54,710 |
| New Jersey | $38,060 | $53,600 | $62,400 |
| New Mexico | $29,240 | $40,710 | $51,910 |
| New York | $40,800 | $54,970 | $73,080 |
| North Carolina | $29,050 | $35,270 | $41,600 |
| North Dakota | $32,290 | $63,470 | $97,840 |
| Ohio | $28,750 | $43,900 | $58,410 |
| Oklahoma | $20,680 | $35,840 | $47,510 |
| Oregon | $37,590 | $50,800 | $63,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $22,630 | $42,970 | $61,200 |
| Rhode Island | $47,520 | $53,730 | $56,010 |
| South Carolina | $22,270 | $37,020 | $49,890 |
| South Dakota | $30,400 | $39,040 | $47,140 |
| Tennessee | $26,170 | $41,600 | $58,770 |
| Texas | $23,800 | $42,330 | $57,690 |
| Utah | $33,550 | $50,470 | $66,550 |
| Vermont | $34,790 | $47,980 | $61,710 |
| Virginia | $31,400 | $46,800 | $62,720 |
| Washington | $46,090 | $56,910 | $67,610 |
| West Virginia | $25,920 | $30,580 | $37,330 |
| Wisconsin | $28,240 | $49,820 | $68,570 |
| Wyoming | $36,620 | $42,000 | $49,590 |
Even between cities, the salary of a bus drivers, school can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for bus drivers, school is West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, ND with an average salary of $69,750.The city with the lowest average salary for bus drivers, school is Dothan, AL with an average salary of $16,750.
Areas with highest average salaries for bus drivers, school
Areas with lowest average salaries for bus drivers, school
The number of bus drivers, school in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of bus drivers, school has increased by 10,110. On average, the number of bus drivers, school has been increasing by 0.9% each year. The salary of bus drivers, school has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of bus drivers, school has increased by $6,460. On average, the salary of bus drivers, school has been increasing by 5.6% each year.
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