Bus Drivers, School Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $41,200 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.81
10th percentile $20,830
90th percentile $62,750
Employed locally 320
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,830
    25th
    $30,560
    50th (median)
    $41,200
    75th
    $46,830
    90th
    $62,750

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 67% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 33% 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
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Lexington Park, MD $55,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080
    Reading, PA $46,490

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,280
    Light Truck Drivers$37,660
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Erie, PA is $19.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Erie, PA is 12.4% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $20,830 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,560.