Bus Drivers, School Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $52,240 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $43,920
90th percentile $64,670
Employed locally 1,500
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,920
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $52,240
    75th
    $60,410
    90th
    $64,670

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,880
    Light Truck Drivers $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,560
    Flight Attendants $61,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Denver, CO is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Denver, CO is 11.1% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $43,920 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.