Bus Drivers, School Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $45,140 -4% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $29,740
90th percentile $64,200
Employed locally 1,110
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,740
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $45,140
    75th
    $59,210
    90th
    $64,200

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,590
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,580
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,480
    Light Truck Drivers $38,590
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Central Pennsylvania is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Central Pennsylvania is 4% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,740 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.