Bus Drivers, School Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,040 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $59,240
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $55,190
    90th
    $59,240

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,050
    Light Truck Drivers $45,680
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.91 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 2.1% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.