Bus Drivers, School Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $48,690 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $41,310
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 1,110
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,310
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $49,400
    90th
    $59,780

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 59% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,020
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,330
    Wisconsin $47,480
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,590

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Charleston, SC is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Charleston, SC is 3.5% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $41,310 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.