Bus Drivers, School Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $48,400 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.27
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $57,890
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $48,400
    75th
    $57,840
    90th
    $57,890

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 53% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 47% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,090
    Light Truck Drivers $46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Burlington, VT is $23.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Burlington, VT is 2.9% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.