Bus Drivers, School Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $47,500 +1% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $22,680
90th percentile $63,510
Employed locally 560
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,680
    25th
    $30,370
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $60,170
    90th
    $63,510

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 68% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 32% 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
    Springfield, MA $64,570
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Washington $60,250
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,700

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,910
    Light Truck Drivers $39,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Fort Wayne, IN is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 1% 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 Wayne?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $22,680 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,370.