Bus Drivers, School Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $34,990 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $32,500
90th percentile $38,840
Employed locally 780
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,500
    25th
    $34,420
    50th (median)
    $34,990
    75th
    $36,100
    90th
    $38,840

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,040
    Light Truck Drivers$32,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Central North Carolina is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Central North Carolina is 25.6% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $32,500 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,420.