Bus Drivers, School Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,820 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $43,330
Employed locally 1,100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $37,540
    90th
    $43,330

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,130
    Light Truck Drivers $36,450
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,640
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Eastern North Carolina is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.21 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Eastern North Carolina is 23.9% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.