Bus Drivers, School Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $17,740 -62.3% vs national
Median hourly $8.53
10th percentile $16,510
90th percentile $21,360
Employed locally 400
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,510
    25th
    $17,030
    50th (median)
    $17,740
    75th
    $18,090
    90th
    $21,360

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 24% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 76% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    California $58,280
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,050
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,390
    Light Truck Drivers $36,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,130
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Daphne, AL is $8.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $10.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Daphne, AL is 62.3% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,510 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,030.