Bus Drivers, School Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $40,610 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $27,580
90th percentile $62,020
Employed locally 670
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,580
    25th
    $33,470
    50th (median)
    $40,610
    75th
    $49,630
    90th
    $62,020

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 52% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 48% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $59,470
    Barnstable Town, MA $59,440

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,690
    Light Truck Drivers $39,810
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Fayetteville, AR is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Fayetteville, AR is 13.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $27,580 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,470.