Bus Drivers, School Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $30,110 -36% vs national
Median hourly $14.48
10th percentile $28,030
90th percentile $36,000
Employed locally 530
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,030
    25th
    $28,380
    50th (median)
    $30,110
    75th
    $30,280
    90th
    $36,000

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 52% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 48% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $45,240
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,540
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $35,380
    Beckley, WV $34,130
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $30,080

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,870
    Light Truck Drivers$38,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50,250
    Driver/Sales Workers$22,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Charleston, WV is $14.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Charleston, WV is 36% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,030 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,380.