Bus Drivers, School Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $17,500 -62.8% vs national
Median hourly $8.41
10th percentile $16,170
90th percentile $40,520
Employed locally 310
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,170
    25th
    $16,620
    50th (median)
    $17,500
    75th
    $19,300
    90th
    $40,520

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 30% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 70% 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
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    California $58,280
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,050
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640

    Related occupations in Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,400
    Light Truck Drivers$37,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Florence, AL is $8.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Florence, AL is 62.8% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,170 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,620.