Bus Drivers, School Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,170 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $75,810
Employed locally 200
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $48,140
    50th (median)
    $54,170
    75th
    $61,510
    90th
    $75,810

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Alaska is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Alaska is 15.2% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Alaska?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,140.