Bus Drivers, School Salary in Grand Island, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Island, NE

Median annual salary $46,170 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $30,010
90th percentile $66,430
Employed locally 60
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,010
    25th
    $37,180
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $56,270
    90th
    $66,430

    Grand Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,397 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 31% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,590
    New Haven, CT $60,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Connecticut $59,340
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $59,230
    New Jersey $59,140

    Related occupations in Grand Island, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,690
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,530
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$48,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50,030
    Driver/Sales Workers$28,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Grand Island, NE is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Grand Island, NE is 1.8% 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 Grand Island?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $30,010 per year in Grand Island, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,180.