Bus Drivers, School Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $39,000 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $52,580
Employed locally 410
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $39,000
    75th
    $48,830
    90th
    $52,580

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,040
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,560
    Light Truck Drivers$44,400
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,640
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$29,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in East South Dakota is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in East South Dakota is 17.1% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.