Bus Drivers, School Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $37,530 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $31,080
90th percentile $45,400
Employed locally 270
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,080
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $37,530
    75th
    $39,390
    90th
    $45,400

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 54% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 46% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,760
    Anchorage, AK $49,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,960

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,180
    Light Truck Drivers $38,740
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Asheville, NC is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Asheville, NC is 20.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,080 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.