Bus Drivers, School Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $45,850 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $40,020
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 580
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,020
    25th
    $42,000
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $48,590
    90th
    $58,520

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 53% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 47% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Boulder, CO $59,860
    Chico, CA $59,430

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,180
    Driver/Sales Workers $33,310
    Light Truck Drivers $43,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Colorado Springs, CO is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $40,020 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,000.