Bus Drivers, School Salary in Battle Creek, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Battle Creek, MI

Median annual salary $46,190 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $51,400
Employed locally 50
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $46,190
    75th
    $47,670
    90th
    $51,400

    Battle Creek economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 76% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 24% 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
    Minot, ND $53,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Minnesota $49,600
    Elmira, NY $49,460
    Farmington, NM $48,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610

    Related occupations in Battle Creek, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,020
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,850
    Light Truck Drivers $36,940
    Driver/Sales Workers $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Battle Creek, MI is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Battle Creek, MI is 1.8% 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 Battle Creek?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Battle Creek, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.