Bus Drivers, School Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $59,860 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $59,530
90th percentile $69,470
Employed locally 300
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,530
    25th
    $59,530
    50th (median)
    $59,860
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $69,470

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 42% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Chico, CA $59,430
    Connecticut $59,340

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810
    Light Truck Drivers $48,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Boulder, CO is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Boulder, CO is 27.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $59,530 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,530.