Bus Drivers, School Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $64,080 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.81
10th percentile $54,710
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 270
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,710
    25th
    $58,850
    50th (median)
    $64,080
    75th
    $64,080
    90th
    $67,950

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 79% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 21% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $59,850

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,140
    Light Truck Drivers $47,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $70,780
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Bellingham, WA is $30.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Bellingham, WA is 36.2% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $54,710 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,850.