Bus Drivers, School Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,080 -19% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $23,140
90th percentile $61,210
Employed locally 410
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,140
    25th
    $26,620
    50th (median)
    $38,080
    75th
    $48,970
    90th
    $61,210

    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

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $42,480
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,550
    Light Truck Drivers $31,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in East Arkansas is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in East Arkansas is 19% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,140 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,620.