Bus Drivers, School Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Bus Drivers, School in Arkansas earn a median salary of $42,996 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.6% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 4,410 bus drivers, school are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $38,080 to $47,640 depending on location.
$42,996
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$47,640
Highest paying metro
$38,080
Lowest paying metro
4,410
Employed in Arkansas
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Arkansas | $47,640 | $33,400 | $58,080 | 530 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $45,120 | $32,830 | $52,160 | 230 |
| South Arkansas | $45,100 | $30,310 | $51,740 | 630 |
| Little Rock, AR | $44,880 | $32,350 | $48,860 | 890 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $44,810 | $40,000 | $52,730 | 130 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $40,700 | $32,150 | $52,450 | 260 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $40,610 | $33,470 | $49,630 | 670 |
| North Arkansas | $40,020 | $33,400 | $50,320 | 660 |
| East Arkansas | $38,080 | $26,620 | $48,970 | 410 |