Bus Drivers, School Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $34,130 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $34,600
Employed locally 250
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $34,130
    75th
    $34,600
    90th
    $34,600

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 65% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 35% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $45,240
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,540
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $35,380
    Charleston, WV $30,110
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $30,080

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,160
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,170
    Light Truck Drivers $30,430
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $47,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Beckley, WV is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Beckley, WV is 27.4% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.