Bus Drivers, School Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $39,850 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.16
10th percentile $20,750
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 300
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,750
    25th
    $31,230
    50th (median)
    $39,850
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $49,370

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 34% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Lexington Park, MD $55,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080
    Reading, PA $46,490

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,990
    Light Truck Drivers$39,040
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,920
    Driver/Sales Workers$24,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Altoona, PA is $19.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Altoona, PA is 15.3% below 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $20,750 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,230.