Bus Drivers, School Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $38,640 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $27,090
90th percentile $50,310
Employed locally 2,520
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,090
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $46,290
    90th
    $50,310

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 48% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 52% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,760
    Anchorage, AK $49,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,960

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,930
    Light Truck Drivers $40,040
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Charlotte, NC-SC is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 17.9% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $27,090 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.