Bus Drivers, School Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $43,510 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.92
10th percentile $25,650
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 990
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,650
    25th
    $36,220
    50th (median)
    $43,510
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $60,850

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,170
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,050
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,800
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Central Missouri is $20.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Central Missouri is 7.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $25,650 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,220.