Bus Drivers, School Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $18,090 -61.5% vs national
Median hourly $8.70
10th percentile $16,870
90th percentile $20,750
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,870
    25th
    $17,690
    50th (median)
    $18,090
    75th
    $18,420
    90th
    $20,750

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 28% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 72% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,500
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,390
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,340
    Light Truck Drivers $37,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Decatur, AL is $8.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $9.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Decatur, AL is 61.5% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,870 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,690.