Bus Drivers, School Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $33,040 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.89
10th percentile $21,010
90th percentile $65,310
Employed locally 1,570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,010
    25th
    $22,490
    50th (median)
    $33,040
    75th
    $46,220
    90th
    $65,310

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 48% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 52% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $59,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $59,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,170

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,650
    Light Truck Drivers $38,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,940
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Baton Rouge, LA is $15.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 29.8% 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,010 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,490.