Bus Drivers, School Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $38,480 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $32,620
90th percentile $49,020
Employed locally 460
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,620
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $45,610
    90th
    $49,020

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,220
    Light Truck Drivers $39,950
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $31,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Arizona is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Arizona is 18.2% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $32,620 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.