Bus Drivers, School Salary in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Girardeau, MO-IL

Median annual salary $41,130 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $65,940
Employed locally 60
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $30,430
    50th (median)
    $41,130
    75th
    $54,250
    90th
    $65,940

    Cape Girardeau economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,267 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 61% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Modesto, CA $62,480
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $52,320

    Related occupations in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,640
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,770
    Light Truck Drivers $35,610
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is 12.6% 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 Cape Girardeau?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,430.