Bus Drivers, School Salary in Fargo, ND-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fargo, ND-MN

Median annual salary $43,840 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $56,940
Employed locally 380
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $43,840
    50th (median)
    $43,840
    75th
    $47,060
    90th
    $56,940

    Fargo economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240
    Bend, OR $57,900
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,690
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,480

    Related occupations in Fargo, ND-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,040
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,110
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,040
    Light Truck Drivers$47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,640
    Driver/Sales Workers$48,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Fargo, ND-MN is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Fargo, ND-MN is 6.8% 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 Fargo?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Fargo, ND-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,840.