Bus Drivers, School Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $51,530 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $58,410
Employed locally 200
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $50,590
    50th (median)
    $51,530
    75th
    $58,410
    90th
    $58,410

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 44% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Boulder, CO $59,860
    Chico, CA $59,430

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,350
    Driver/Sales Workers$47,650
    Light Truck Drivers$44,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Fort Collins, CO is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Fort Collins, CO is 9.5% above 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,590.