Bus Drivers, School Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $49,880 +6% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $56,670
Employed locally 380
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $41,280
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $51,180
    90th
    $56,670

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 52% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,690
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $52,350
    Yakima, WA $52,060
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $51,270

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,910
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $226,490
    Commercial Pilots $111,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Anchorage, AK is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Anchorage, AK is 6% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,280.