Bus Drivers, School Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,140 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $52,570
Employed locally 390
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $32,450
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $52,570

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$44,590
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,500
    Light Truck Drivers$28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Central Louisiana is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Central Louisiana is 14.7% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,450.