Bus Drivers, School Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $45,730 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $60,540
Employed locally 430
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $45,730
    75th
    $58,030
    90th
    $60,540

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 51% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 49% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Vallejo, CA $52,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,910

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Light Truck Drivers $43,890
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,770
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $47,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Charlottesville, VA is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Charlottesville, VA is 2.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.